Sparks Move On From GM Raegan Pebley; Assistants to Share Interim Duties

The Los Angeles Sparks have decided to move on from their General Manager, Raegan Pebley, effective Sunday. This change comes less than a year after Pebley, 50, was appointed to the role in January 2024. Notably, her tenure began without prior executive experience in a WNBA front office.

In the wake of Pebley's departure, the Sparks' day-to-day operations will be overseen by assistant General Managers Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen. The team has opted for a shared interim leadership model as they navigate this transition period.

The organization has not provided specific reasons for the GM's exit, but the move signals a significant shift in the Sparks' leadership as they look to reshape their direction.