WNBA coaches Chris DeMarco, Nate Tibbetts among those facing scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
As the WNBA season nears its trade deadline, coaches face increasing pressure with less than 20 games remaining. Teams are jockeying for playoff positions ahead of the postseason starting on September 27. Notable head coaches under scrutiny include Chris DeMarco of the New York Liberty and Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury, both struggling to secure playoff berths amid disappointing seasons. Lynne Roberts of the Los Angeles Sparks, Tyler Marsh of the Chicago Sky, and Rachid Meziane of the Connecticut Sun also find their coaching tenures in jeopardy, as each team faces its own challenges on the court.
- •New York Liberty is 18-13, just above playoff contention.
- •Phoenix Mercury holds a 12-19 record this season.
- •Los Angeles Sparks are struggling at 11-16 with defensive issues.
- •Chicago Sky stands at 11-19, facing a potential playoff miss.
- •Connecticut Sun has a disappointing 7-23 record this season.
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