The WNBA has exploded in popularity during the last two years. Most give credit to star players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers. But with that additional exposure comes more scrutiny of head coaches, and even pushback against the league from some players over compensation.

Koclanes is the third WNBA coach to be fired since the end of the regular season, joining the New York Liberty 's Sandy Brondello and Seattle Storm 's Noelle Quinn. The expansion Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are also searching for head coaches ahead of their inaugural seasons.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Wings fired coach Chris Koclanes on Tuesday after going 10-34 in his only season, even with No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers winning WNBA Rookie of the Year honors. “As we enter a pivotal point in our team’s future ...

The Dallas Wings head coach position remains vacant following the firing of first-year coach Chris Koclanes. According to several reports, Coby Karl, son of former NBA Hall of Fame coach George Karl, is listed as one of the names for consideration. According to Ben Pickman of “The Athletic” on Friday, the Wings’ search will look far and wide.