Tag Archive | Bill Laimbeer

Connecticut Sun Receive Postseason Awards

Thanks to their fine play during the WNBA Season, a duo of Connecticut Sun stars along with Head Coach Curt Miller receieved some postseason awards recently. First up, Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones has been named the 2021 Kia WNBA Most Valuable Player, the WNBA announced today.  This is the first WNBA Most Valuable Award […]

New York Liberty Announce Additions to Coaching Staff

The New York Liberty today announced that Kelly Raimon and Dustin Gray have been added as Assistant Coaches, joining Shelley Patterson on Head Coach Walt Hopkins’ coaching staff. “We are extremely excited about the diversity of experiences, skills, and ideas that Kelly and Dustin bring to the Liberty organization,” said Hopkins. “Between Dustin’s elite understanding […]

New York Liberty Announce Head Coach Katie Smith’s Contract Not Renewed

The New York Liberty announced today that Head Coach Katie Smith’s contract will not be renewed for the 2020 season. The search for a new coach will begin immediately. “On behalf of the entire Liberty organization, we want to thank Katie for her time with our franchise,” said New York Liberty General Manager, Jonathan Kolb. […]

Las Vegas’ Laimbeer and Washington’s Thibault Earn Spots as Head Coaches for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2019

Las Vegas Aces head coach Bill Laimbeer and Washington Mystics head coach Mike Thibault have earned spots as the head coaches for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2019.   Laimbeer and Thibault will be joined on the bench by their respective coaching staffs at the 16th WNBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Saturday, July 27 […]

New York Liberty Head to Vegas for Second Leg of Back-to-Back

The New York Liberty (7-24) hung with the Los Angeles Spark until the waning minutes, ultimately falling 74-66 yesterday evening. They do not have to wait long for a chance to get back into the win column, as they face the Las Vegas Aces (13-17) tonight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center with tip scheduled for 10 […]

Atlanta’s Collen Named WNBA Coach of the Month

The Atlanta Dream’s Nicki Collen was named the WNBA Coach of the Month for games played in July on August 2nd.   Collen guided the East-leading Dream to a 9-2 mark in July, which tied the Seattle Storm for the league’s best record for the month.  Atlanta went 4-0 on the road and 5-2 at home […]

Las Vegas Aces to Host WNBA All-Star 2019

WNBA All-Star 2019 will be played in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, home of the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA President Lisa Borders announced today. The WNBA’s midseason showcase will be played on Saturday, July 27.  Telecast information will be announced at a later date.   “The WNBA is excited to bring WNBA […]