The Chicago Sky will open up a search for a new head coach and general manager after announcing on Wednesday that Emre Vatansever will not return to either role. Vatansever took over as interim coach and GM in the middle of the season after James Wade resigned suddenly to become an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors.
“We give all our thanks and gratitude to Emre, who has dedicated five-plus years to this organization and helping this team win its first-ever WNBA Championship in 2021,” Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter stated in a press release. “His passion and commitment to a winning culture and ensuring on court success will never be forgotten here at the Sky. We are extremely grateful for Emre taking over the helm at a difficult time this season. He did a tremendous job of leading this team to another playoff berth and we will be forever grateful for taking leadership the way he did.”
Vatansever joined the organization in 2018 as a player development…
