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Then-Washington Mystics associate head coach Eric Thibault watches the game from the sideline with his hands at his sides. His father and then-head coach Mike Thibault is in the background with his arms crossed.

‘Nothing different’: Why new Mystics head coach Eric Thibault is ready to hit the ground running

By Jenn Hatfield / November 20, 2022

Thibault grew up immersed in the game, now gets first head-coaching job

Thumbnail preview for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast episode about the changing of WNBA front offices

Locked on Women’s Basketball: A new era in WNBA front offices

By The Next / November 18, 2022

Host Jackie Powell is joined by an all-star panel to discuss some of the front office changes we’ve seen in the past two months

A close-up photo of Washington Mystics head coach and general manager Mike Thibault smiling.

Mike Thibault retires as Washington Mystics head coach, will remain general manager

By Jenn Hatfield / November 15, 2022

Eric Thibault slides into head coaching role after 10 years on his father’s staff

Preview thumbnail for the Locked on Women's Basketball podcast covering the Cavinders of the Miami Hurricanes and Latricia Trammell being hired by the Dallas wings

Locked on Women’s Basketball: What to expect from Trammell in Dallas and the Cavinders in Miami

By The Next / November 4, 2022

Jackie Powell is joined by Arie Graham to talk Trammell and the Wings, and then ESPN’s Alexa Philippou talks about her recent feature on the Cavinders

Carlos Knox Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever move on from head coach Carlos Knox, will begin search for new head coach

By Tony East / September 2, 2022

The Indiana Fever moved on from interim head coach Carlos Knox on Wednesday. General Manager Lin Dunn hopes to hire a winner.

Los Angeles Sparks interim head coach Fred Williams (in purple) looks on during a game against Mike Thibault (in gray) and the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Fred Williams departs for Auburn following tough season in LA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 19, 2022

Despite a disappointing year, Williams was able to grow as a coach and find meaning in the season

Atlanta Dream wing Rhyne Howard dribbles from the key around the arc as she looks towards the corner, while Connecticut Sun defenders stand upcourt of her in defensive stances

EuroLeague offseason updates: Italy is stocking up on talent

By Antonio Losada / June 25, 2022

Italian clubs are building strong sides for the 2022-23 season — and will Breanna Stewart play in Italy, too?

Indiana Fever interim head coach Carlos Knox coaches the Fever at practice on May 26, 2022.

How the Indiana Fever emerged victorious in Carlos Knox’s first game as interim head coach

By Tony East / May 28, 2022

The beginning of a new era for the Indiana Fever

Carrie Moore and Dalila Eshe

How Harvard’s Carrie Moore and Yale’s Dalila Eshe will shake up the Ivy League

By Jenn Hatfield / May 15, 2022

Moore and Eshe are trailblazers off the court and looking to end Princeton’s reign on it

EuroLeague offseason updates: Brionna Jones, Alyssa Thomas re-sign with Praha

By Antonio Losada / May 7, 2022

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