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The Latest Breaking News from Teresa Weatherspoon

Hirings of coach Teresa Weatherspoon, GM Jeff Pagliocca solidify Sky’s new direction

Now that Weatherspoon and Pagliocca are in place, that direction is coming into focus, and it’s centered on player development.

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Sky’s Kahleah Copper says new coach Teresa Weatherspoon matches her energy

This offseason, Copper’s fire is being fueled by her omission from both All-WNBA teams and amplified by a new coach who mirrors her energy.

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Sky promote executive Jeff Pagliocca to general manager

Pagliocca was promoted from director of skill development to GM.

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WNBA free agency: Could Sky land top free agent Skylar Diggins-Smith?

The South Bend native is the point guard the Sky desperately need.

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Weatherspoon era will be defined by defense

On top of being a five-time All-Star, Weatherspoon was named Defensive Player of the Year in the league’s first two seasons (1997, 1998.) Her team, she said, will hang their hats on the defensive side of the ball. Weatherspoon already has players that can fulfill those expectations.

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More work awaits Sky after introduction of new coach Teresa Weatherspoon

The execution of the Sky’s vision — in conjunction with Weatherspoon’s hire — hinges on another major decision: who the franchise hires as its first individual general manager.

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New coach Teresa Weatherspoon ready to lead Sky into new era

Weatherspoon said she is geared up to be a part of the organization and is looking forward to forming relationships.

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James Wade offers support for new Sky coach in return to Chicago on anniversary of title

Wade believes they got the right person for the job and has already spoken to Teresa Weatherspoon about her future in Chicago.

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Liberty beat Aces 87-73 to avoid WNBA Finals sweep

New York struggled in the first two games against the Aces in Las Vegas, but the Liberty found their shooting touch in Game 3 behind Jonquel Jones, who hit four of the team’s 13 3-pointers.

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Sky hire Teresa Weatherspoon as coach

The former Pelicans assistant, a Hall of Famer, replaces interim coach Emre Vatansever.

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Sky negotiating with Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon, multiple WNBA sources say

Weatherspoon, a former assistant with the NBA’s Pelicans, has been in talks with the Sky since at least August.

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Emre Vatansever out as coach/general manager of Sky

According to multiple sources the Sky have spoken with Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon regarding the coaching position.

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Names to know when it comes to the Sky’s next head coach

This offseason will prove even more significant than last year as ownership and management are tasked with naming the next coach and general manager, who, whether in a dual role or separate, will face completing a rebuild they didn’t start.

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Sky have spoken with potential coach/general manager candidates, including Teresa Weatherspoon: sources

The Pelicans hired Weatherspoon, 57, as a two-way player-development coach in 2019, the same year she was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and kept her as an assistant for four years before releasing her in June.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Could a woman coach the Sixers someday? Here are some names to know.

PHILADELPHIA — As Nick Nurse settles into his new job leading the 76ers, fans hope he’ll bring not just a championship, but badly needed stability to the team.

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