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Dallas Wings Fire Coach, Seek Experienced Replacement for Future

10/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Dallas Wings fired head coach Chris Koclanes after a 10-34 first season.
General manager Curt Miller faces pressure to hire a coach with head coaching experience.
Sandy Brondello, dismissed by the New York Liberty, is a leading candidate.
Other potential hires include college coaches Nicki Collen and Jose Fernandez.
The Wings seek stability with a planned 2026 practice facility and a potential top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

History

Historical Context

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded on April 24, 1996, as a professional counterpart to the NBA, with its inaugural season starting in 1997. Supported by a $12 million investment from the NBA, the WNBA has grown to 13 teams and plans to expand to 18 by 2030. The Dallas Wings, currently seeking a new head coach, highlight the league's ongoing evolution and commitment to sustainable growth in women's sports.

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Story summary

The Dallas Wings fired head coach Chris Koclanes after a 10-34 first season.
General manager Curt Miller faces pressure to hire a coach with head coaching experience.
Sandy Brondello, dismissed by the New York Liberty, is a leading candidate.
Other potential hires include college coaches Nicki Collen and Jose Fernandez.
The Wings seek stability with a planned 2026 practice facility and a potential top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

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