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Monica Wright Rogers named 1st GM of WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo: reports

Monica Wright Rogers has been hired as the first general manager of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, according to reports.

Former Phoenix Mercury assistant GM won 2 league titles as a player

A women's basketball player dribbles the ball during a game.
Monica Wright, seen playing for the Minnesota Lynx in 2011, spent seven seasons in the WNBA as a player. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Monica Wright Rogers has been hired as the first general manager of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, according to reports.

The expansion team will begin play in 2026.

The Athletic and ESPN are reporting that the hiring is official.

Wright Rogers spent seven seasons in the WNBA as a player.

She most recently served as an assistant GM with the Phoenix Mercury.

More to come.

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