Derek Fisher sacked as head coach and GM of Los Angeles Sparks / News - Basketnews.com

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The Los Angeles Sparks announced today that the organization has parted ways with general manager/head coach Derek Fisher.

Derek Fisher

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Assistant coach Fred Williams will serve as interim bench boss for the remainder of the 2022 season. The Sparks will now begin a search for the next GM.

"After a thorough evaluation of the state of our team, the Sparks and GM/head coach Derek Fisher have agreed to part ways," Managing Partner Eric Holoman said. "On behalf of our ownership group, I want to thank Derek for his efforts and contributions to the Sparks franchise. We wish him the best moving forward."

Fisher, who won five championships playing with the Los Angeles Lakers and previously served as a coach for the New York Knicks (2014-16), was the only candidate considered to replace former Sparks coach Brian Agler, then-general manager Penny Toler said at the time.

Fisher was hired as head coach on Dec. 5, 2018, and named general manager on Dec. 22, 2020. In three-plus seasons, Fisher had a regular-season record of 54-46.

The team qualified for the postseason twice in his tenure, with a 1-4 playoff record. The Sparks are currently 5-7 and sit in 8th place in the WNBA standings.

"I want to thank the LA Sparks organization, ownership, staff, players, and fans for the opportunity they have afforded me over the last four years as a part of this historic franchise," Fisher said. "Their support has allowed me to grow as both a coach and front office executive and I am proud of what we have accomplished."

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