By Dorothy J. Gentry
Sports Editor
Photos: Dallas Wings
A month after missing the playoffs and firing its head coach, the Dallas Wings on Friday announced new hires in its restructured front office including naming a new General Manager and Basketball Operations head and promoting two internal employees to top positions.
Curt Miller, the 2017 WNBA Executive of the Year and two-time Coach of the Year (2017, 2021) was announced as the team’s Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager.
Miller comes to the Wings after two years as head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks. Prior to his time in LA, Miller spent seven seasons with the Connecticut Sun, serving as both GM and head coach.
In addition to the hiring of Miller, front office promotions of Travis Charles and Jasmine Thomas were announced.
Charles, who previously served as the Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, was promoted to Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager. He just concluded his 11th season with the organization, overseeing all logistics and strategy for basketball operations in video, scouting and travel.
Thomas, who was promoted to Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager, recently wrapped up her first season in the Wings’ front office and sidelines as Director of Player Programs and Development Coach. In her role with the Wings, Thomas focused on on-court skill development while also working on programs centered around player services and support, including but not limited to career development, mentorship and philanthropic interests. Thomas had a highly decorated 13-year WNBA playing career, scoring 3,862 points and registering 1,477 assists. The Duke University graduate was a five-time WNBA All-Defensive Team member while playing under Curt Miller during her final eight WNBA seasons. Recognized as one of the most community-focused and socially engaged professional athletes, Thomas is a two-time recipient of the WNBA Community Assist Award having been honored by the League in both 2019 and 2021.
One of Miller’s first priorities as GM with the Wings will be the hiring of the team’s new head coach. The Wings parted ways with previous head coach Latricia Trammell after only two years. The Wings have had six coaches in 7 years.
Trammell went 31-49 in two seasons with the Dallas Wings, including 2-3 in playoff appearances. In 2024, the Wings finished with a 9-31 record and in 11th place in the standings, missing the postseason for the first time since 2020.
New GM Miller will also have to prepare for the upcoming WNBA Expansion Draft, which is scheduled for Dec. 6. Prior to that event, the Wings will learn its draft position in the 2025 WNBA Draft during a live draft special to be aired on ESPN on Nov. 17. In part due to a pick-swap right with the Chicago Sky, the Wings can do no worse than selecting third in the 2025 Draft.
“The potential of the Dallas Wings is immeasurable,” said Miller. “With a new arena and practice facility on the horizon, a talented roster which is impactful both on the court and in the community, exciting positioning in the upcoming draft, a passionate and loyal fanbase, a fully invested ownership group, and a dedicated front office staff, now is the time for the Wings.
“As a veteran head coach and GM in the WNBA, I’m looking forward to bringing my experience, passion, and leadership to Texas while we strive to hang a WNBA Championship Banner in Dallas.”
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