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Atlanta Dream fires head coach Tanisha Wright after three seasons

ATLANTA, GA JUNE 21: Atlanta head coach Tanisha Wright reacts during the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream on June 21, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tanisha Wright went 48-68 in her three seasons leading the Dream. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tanisha Wright’s run with the Atlanta Dream is over.

The Dream announced on Wednesday afternoon that they had fired their head coach after three seasons.

“Tanisha has made a significant contribution to our efforts to rebuild the Dream, and we would like to thank her for her hard work and dedication to the Dream over the past three seasons and wish her the best in the future,” said General Manager Then Padover. a statement. “At this time, we believe a change is needed to lead our players and organization into the next chapter in our efforts to be a top team in the WNBA.”

The move came after the Dream went just 15-25 this season and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season. Wright went 48-68 in her three seasons leading the Dream, marking her first head coaching job in the league after a brief stint as an assistant with the Las Vegas Aces.

This post will be updated soon with more information.

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