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Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley

By Thomson Reuters Jul 12, 2026 | 12:28 PM

The Los Angeles Sparks parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday.

Pebley, 50, was hired by the Sparks ​on Jan. 5, 2024, after a ‌21-year head coaching career split between Utah State, Fresno State and TCU. The Sparks posted an 8-32 record with Pebley in 2024, a 21-23 mark ‌in ​2025 and a 10-11 record ⁠this season.

The Sparks ⁠own a two-game winning streak after suffering through a 1-5 stretch from June 15 to July 6.

“We are grateful to Raegan ​for her leadership and commitment to the Los Angeles Sparks and women’s basketball,” said ⁠Eric Holoman, the Sparks ⁠managing partner and governor. “Her work on ​the Sparks roster and player experience will have ​a lasting positive impact on our organization. ‌We sincerely thank her for all she has invested in the Sparks and wish her success in her next chapter.”

Assistant general ⁠managers Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen will share the GM duties in the interim, per the Sparks.

Sparks ⁠coach Lynne ‌Roberts said she found out ⁠Pebley was out on Sunday morning.

“I’m ​focused ‌on the players and the coaching ​and the ⁠team,” Roberts said. “Raegan’s a friend of mine, and I care about her. And this is the hard part in sports, right? But right now, I’m just focused on the team.”

–Field ​Level Media