Sparks part ways with head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks have fired head coach Lynne Roberts following two consecutive playoff misses. The decision was made on Friday, September 25, 2026, in light of the team's performance under Roberts. This marks a significant shift for the Sparks, who will now seek a new leader to guide them into the upcoming season. The team's management has not yet announced a replacement or their criteria for the new head coach.
- •Sparks announce the firing of coach Lynne Roberts on September 25, 2026.
- •Roberts led the Sparks for two seasons without playoff qualification.
- •Team management will now look for a new head coach.
- •Sparks aim to enhance their performance for the next season.
- 6:30 PMESPN — Sources: Sparks fire head coach Roberts after 2 seasons
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Sparks fire coach Lynne Roberts after the team again misses the playoffs
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Sparks fire head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Sparks fire head coach Lynne Roberts after 2 seasons
"The Los Angeles Sparks fired coach Lynne Roberts on Friday, a day after her team missed the playoffs for the second straight year under her leadership. Roberts was hired in 2024 and the Sparks went 37-51 in her two seasons in charge of the team. “We are grateful to Lynne for the commitment and determination she brought to the role, which was evident all the way through our last game last night” Sparks special advisor Farhan Zaidi said.
"The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs under her leadership for the second straight season, sources told ESPN.
"After two seasons, Lynne Roberts is out as head coach of the LA Sparks. They've missed the WNBA playoffs six straight years.
Sources
External links- ESPNSep 25, 2026, 6:30 PMSources: Sparks fire head coach Roberts after 2 seasons
The Los Angeles Sparks dismissed head coach Lynne Roberts Friday morning after the team missed the playoffs under her leadership for the second straight season, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 6:21 PMLos Angeles Sparks fire coach Lynne Roberts after the team again misses the playoffs
The Los Angeles Sparks fired coach Lynne Roberts on Friday, a day after her team missed the playoffs for the second straight year under her leadership. Roberts was hired in 2024 and the Sparks went 37-51 in her two seasons in charge of the team. “We are grateful to Lynne for the commitment and determination she brought to the role, which was evident all the way through our last game last night” Sparks special advisor Farhan Zaidi said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 6:06 PMLos Angeles Sparks fire head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons
After two seasons, Lynne Roberts is out as head coach of the LA Sparks. They've missed the WNBA playoffs six straight years.
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 5:39 PMSparks fire head coach Lynne Roberts after 2 seasons
The Sparks posted a 37-51 in two seasons under Roberts.
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