Los Angeles Sparks fire coach and GM Derek Fisher

The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach and common supervisor Derek Fisher the workforce introduced Tuesday.

Fisher took over the workforce in 2019 and have become the GM a 12 months later. He completed his profession with a 54-46 report as coach.

Assistant Fred Williams will take over as interim head coach.

“After an intensive analysis of the state of our workforce, the Sparks and GM/Head Coach Derek Fisher have agreed to half methods,” managing companion Eric Holoman mentioned. “On behalf of our possession group, I wish to thank Derek for his efforts and contributions to the Sparks franchise. We want him the very best shifting ahead. I’ve full confidence in Fred Williams to step into the function of interim head coach, bringing a wealth of expertise main WNBA groups.”

The Sparks missed the playoffs final season for the primary time since 2011 and bolstered their roster by including All-Star Liz Cambage within the offseason. That they had a troublesome schedule to begin the season with 9 of their first 12 video games on the highway and are 5-7.

Fisher received 5 titles whereas taking part in with the Lakers and had served as coach of the Knicks earlier than he took over because the Sparks coach. The Sparks received one playoff sport in Fisher’s tenure in Los Angeles.

“I wish to thank the LA Sparks group, possession, workers, gamers, and followers for the chance they’ve afforded me over the past 4 years as part of this historic franchise,” Fisher mentioned. “Their help has allowed me to develop as each a coach and entrance workplace govt and I’m happy with what we have now achieved.”

“The Sparks and I’ve mutually agreed to half methods as I shift my focus again to pursuing different alternatives and personal endeavors,” Fisher added. “It has been a tremendous journey and I want your entire LA sparks group nice success shifting ahead.”