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Los Angeles Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley, assistants to share interim role
By Associated Press at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday.
In the interim, the job will be shared by assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen.
Pebley, 50, was hired as GM in January 2024 without any previous executive experience. The Sparks were 39-66 durin...
Key takeaway The Sparks were 39-66 during her tenure, which included firing coach Curt Miller in September 2024 after two seasons.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Sparks' decision to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley comes at a critical juncture for the franchise, which has not made the playoffs since 2020. With the team currently sitting ninth in the WNBA standings, the move may be an attempt to inject new life into the organization and boost their chances of securing a postseason berth. The fact that assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen will share the interim role suggests that the Sparks may be looking to promote from within, potentially signaling a shift towards a more collaborative leadership approach. As the team looks to build on their recent consecutive wins, the new management structure will be under scrutiny from fans and the local community, who are eager to see the Sparks return to their championship-winning form of the past. The Sparks' performance in the coming weeks will be closely watched.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Los Angeles Sparks agreed to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday.
In the interim, the job will be shared by assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen.
Pebley, 50, was hired as GM in January 2024 without any previous executive experience. The Sparks were 39-66 durin...
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