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.

The expansion team will begin play in 2026.

Breaking: Monica Wright Rogers, a two-time WNBA champion, has been hired as the first general manager of the Toronto Tempo WNBA expansion team, Klutch Sports' Andy Miller told <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/alexaphilippou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@alexaphilippou</a>. <a href="https://t.co/6jbhmmZtwD">pic.twitter.com/6jbhmmZtwD</a>

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.