Sparks “Part Ways” with General Manager Raegan Pebley
The Los Angeles Sparks surprised the WNBA world Sunday with a midseason move to part ways with general manager Raegan Pebley. Zena, Annie, and Sabreena unpack the reasoning and timing of this decision and what this means for the rest of the Sparks 2026 season. What is Kelsey Plums future approaching the trade deadline? How will the Sparks front office function going forward? The trio also break down game action from this past weekend and the results that led to dramatic changes in Sabreenas Scale. Plus: Whats the craziest reason youve missed work? Zena and Sabreena surprise Annie with an all-time calendar conflict. No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: Sign up for the No Offseason Newsletter: 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - The Sabreena Scale: Sorting Out the Chaos 03:08 - The Sabreena Scale: Fever Stun Aces in Vegas 07:23 - Unpacking Aces Off Nights 12:18 - The Sabreena Scale: Marina Mabrey Leads the Tempo 15:20 - Tension Building in Tempo vs. Liberty 17:07 - Shoe-Gate Explained 23:20 - The Sabreena Scale: Justine Pissott Earns Rookie of the Week 26:55 - Liberty vs. the Lynx: The Impact of Olivia Miles 29:55 - LA Sparks Part Ways with GM Raegan Pebley 32:25 - The Timing of It All: Why Now? 38:07 - What Direction Are Front Offices in the WNBA? 43:31 - What Defines Pebleys Tenure with the Sparks? 46:57 - Shared Responsibilities: The Roles of Coaches and Front Offices in the WNBA 50:11 - What is Kelsey Plums Future in LA? 52:36 - How Ownership Influences Front Office Approach 56:35 - Work-Life Balance: Megan Gustafson to Miss Game for Her Wedding Related links and articles: Follow and listen to the audio podcast: Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever youre listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.com Show Links: -YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [ -TikTok: @no_offseason [ Credits: -Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita -Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm -Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings -Layshia on IG: @layshiac -Annie on X: @anniecostabile -Produced by Taneka Burrell -Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: Full Episodes Playlist: Shorts Playlist:
