The Sparks finished their season 8-32 and in last place in WNBA on Thursday, not making the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season

The factors -- including an unlucky string of illnesses -- that led to a 25-55 record in Miller's two seasons in Los Angeles, and his departure.

The Los Angeles Sparks have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Curt Miller, the team announced Tuesday. In his two seasons in Los Angeles, Miller went 25-55, including a last-place finish this season as the franchise pivoted to a long-term rebuild.