Mike Thibault

Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird holds the ball away from a defender's arms while looking to pass

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announces eligible candidates for women’s class of 2025

By Sydney Wingfield / December 20, 2024

Finalists will be announced on Feb. 14

Minnesota Lynx coaches Eric Thibault, Cheryl Reeve and Lindsay Whalen pose for a photo while standing on a podium in front of a blue backdrop with Lynx logos.

Eric Thibault, Lindsay Whalen bring enthusiasm and familiarity to Minnesota Lynx staff

By Terry Horstman / December 5, 2024

Eric Thibault: ‘Once Cheryl [Reeve] called, it seemed like it was a perfect fit’

Side-by-side photos of Mike and Eric Thibault coaching the Washington Mystics. Mike Thibault points his left index finger and shouts to his players from the sideline. Eric Thibault stands on the sideline with his arms folded across his chest.

Washington Mystics part ways with Mike and Eric Thibault, will begin new era

By Jenn Hatfield / October 24, 2024

For the first time since 2012, there are no Thibaults coaching in Washington

Wearing red jerseys, five Washington Mystics players huddle a little past midcourt.

Despite winless start and missing playoffs, Washington Mystics ‘set a foundation’ in 2024

By Jenn Hatfield / September 22, 2024

Brittney Sykes: ‘Resiliency is an understatement’

Napheesa Collier, congratulates Myisha Hines-Allen after a play against the Chicago Sky

For Myisha Hines-Allen and Napheesa Collier, a reunion three years in the making

By Terry Horstman / September 6, 2024

Lynx teammates played together in France in 2021

Former Washington Mystics guard/forward Alana Beard stands at a glass podium at center court and addresses the crowd during her Hall of Fame induction. Mystics general manager Mike Thibault and Beard's family and friends stand on either side of her.

‘Destructive’ defense, unparalleled scoring put Alana Beard in Mystics Hall of Fame

By Jenn Hatfield / August 24, 2024

The former No. 2 overall pick inspired current Mystics guards to strive to defend like her

Washington Mystics forward Myisha Hines-Allen smiles as she runs down the court.

Trading Myisha Hines-Allen was hard for the Mystics, but it can help their rebuild

By Jenn Hatfield / August 22, 2024

Mike Thibault prioritizes draft picks, flexibility to get back to contention

Myisha Hines-Allen goes up with the ball in her right hand in a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center

Minnesota Lynx add toughness, versatility with veteran Myisha Hines-Allen

By Terry Horstman / August 20, 2024

The veteran brings plenty of rebounding and championship experience

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards and general manager Mike Thibault posed for a photo at center court before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each held the flag of the country they represent: Australia, Belgium, Canada and the United States, respectively.

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 18, 2024

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris

After her first game in Washington against her former team, Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud raises her left hand in the air and puts her right hand over her heart to acknowledge the crowd.

Competitive fire, nostalgia duel in Natasha Cloud, Kristi Toliver’s D.C. homecoming

By Jenn Hatfield / July 18, 2024

Cloud: ‘Y’all was trying to get my thug tears today’