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    Why More Than Half the WNBA Fired Their Head Coaches

    • The WNBA has seven head coach openings across a league with only 12 teams.
    • Reporter Colin Salao explains why the recent media rights deal is a big reason behind the WNBA cleaning house.
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    Oct 29, 2024 | 03:47 am
    UPDATED Oct 29, 2024 | 03:47 pm
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    More than half of the WNBA is officially without a head coach. The Connecticut Sun parted ways with Stephanie White on Monday afternoon, becoming the seventh WNBA franchise with a vacancy. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao joins the show to discuss the reasons for the open positions and why the recent TV deal is a big part of this.

    Plus, former Knicks GM Scott Perry joins the show to discuss the latest behind the scenes in the NBA, including Bronny James going to the G League in November.

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