Los Angeles Sparks reportedly fire Lynne Roberts after two seasons
ESPN, citing sources, reports that the Sparks dismissed Roberts after a second straight playoff miss. She went 37-50 over her two seasons in Los Angeles.
TLDR
The Sparks fired head coach Lynne Roberts on September 25, 2026, ESPN reports, citing sources. Hired in November 2024 to lead a rebuild around Cameron Brink, Roberts went 37-50 without reaching the playoffs. ESPN says the franchise is poised to restart its rebuild under new general manager Ariana Andonian, with Nneka Ogwumike retiring and Kelsey Plum traded to Phoenix.
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Los Angeles Sparks reportedly fire Lynne Roberts after two seasons
ESPN, citing sources, reports that the Sparks dismissed Roberts after a second straight playoff miss. She went 37-50 over her two seasons in Los Angeles.
TLDR
The Sparks fired head coach Lynne Roberts on September 25, 2026, ESPN reports, citing sources. Hired in November 2024 to lead a rebuild around Cameron Brink, Roberts went 37-50 without reaching the playoffs. ESPN says the franchise is poised to restart its rebuild under new general manager Ariana Andonian, with Nneka Ogwumike retiring and Kelsey Plum traded to Phoenix.