The Thibaults are out in Washington: What it means for Mystics, five WNBA coaching vacancies

The Washington Mystics made the decision to part ways with coach Eric Thibault and general manager Mike Thibault, adding to the coaching openings in the WNBA. With multiple teams looking for new coaches and general managers, big decisions need to be made in the next few weeks. The Mystics’ move is seen as a complete organizational reset to keep them competitive and ahead of the curve in the growing league. The team will be participating in the upcoming draft lottery and expansion draft, with a focus on building through the draft for their future roster construction. The changes in coaching positions across the league indicate a desire to replicate the success of other franchises, but highlight the importance of building a winning combination of talent for sustained success.