Curt Miller was expected to be a candidate for the five open head-coaching positions. Instead, he has been named Wings GM. Here's what it means.

The former Los Angeles Sparks head coach — and one of the most experienced coaches in WNBA history — is making the transition to general manager.

The Dallas Wings hired Curt Miller as their general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations on Friday.Miller comes to the Wings after spending two years as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks.