{"id":556930,"date":"2026-03-31T21:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/556930\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:44:09","slug":"phoenix-mercury-bring-in-g-league-leader-t-c-swirsky-to-coaching-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/556930\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Mercury bring in G League leader T.C. Swirsky to coaching staff"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOENIX \u2014 The Phoenix Mercury are adding a seasoned basketball coach to their staff ahead of the 2026 WNBA season.<\/p>\n

According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, Washington Wizards G League assistant coach T.C. Swirsky will join Nate Tibbetts\u2019 staff, marking a rapid rise for one of the sport\u2019s emerging development minds.<\/p>\n

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Swirsky most recently worked within the Wizards\u2019 G League system after building a reputation with the Memphis Hustle \u2014 the Memphis Grizzlies\u2019 G League affiliate \u2014 as head coach. He was promoted to the role before the 2024-25 season after serving as a lead assistant and continued to climb through the organization.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts talks with guard Kahleah Copper (2) during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at PHX Arena Jun 29, 2025. \u00a9 Michael Chow\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The former Hustle head coach brings a background that aligns with Tibbetts\u2019 emphasis on player development and system continuity. The Mercury, coming off a transitional season, are expected to prioritize infrastructure and player growth \u2014 making Swirsky\u2019s G League experience especially valuable.<\/p>\n

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With Memphis, Swirsky oversaw a roster shaped by constant movement \u2014 a common challenge in the G League. The Hustle finished 15-19 in his season as head coach, reflecting a team balancing assignments, call-ups and injuries. Managing all of that while maintaining structure has helped define his coaching profile.<\/p>\n

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The Phoenix Mercury huddle up before their WNBA Finals game against Las Vegas Aces at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 8, 2025. \u00a9 Joe Rondone\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The G League has become a laboratory not just for the NBA, but also for the WNBA, as these environments position coaches to help bridge gaps between development and elite levels.<\/p>\n

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WNBA teams are increasingly tapping into those pipelines for innovation and developmental expertise. For Phoenix, the hire signals a commitment to modern coaching roles.<\/p>\n

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Oct 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A general view during the first half of game four of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

For Swirsky, it\u2019s another step in a fast-moving career shaped by adaptability \u2014 a skill he will carry into his transition to the WNBA.<\/p>\n

*Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PHOENIX \u2014 The Phoenix Mercury are adding a seasoned basketball coach to their staff ahead of the 2026…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":556931,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[202665,1017,6745,16898,16802,4677,7741,436,18740,5551,99,24,434,38265],"class_list":{"0":"post-556930","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-wnba","8":"tag-allan-henry-imagn","9":"tag-arizona","10":"tag-g-league","11":"tag-head-coach","12":"tag-kahleah-copper","13":"tag-las-vegas-aces","14":"tag-memphis-grizzlies","15":"tag-new-york-liberty","16":"tag-phoenix","17":"tag-phoenix-mercury","18":"tag-sports","19":"tag-usa","20":"tag-wnba","21":"tag-wnba-finals"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556930","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=556930"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556930\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/556931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=556930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=556930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=556930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}