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In a huge night for the WNBA, Cameron Brink, a towering force from Stanford, was selected as the No. 2 pick by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2024 draft on Monday, ready to inject new dynamism into the franchise with her talents. A star is born in Beaverton Hailing from Beaverton, Oregon, Brink’s climb […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are coming off a subpar 2023 season. Former Sparks star Lisa Leslie spoke to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green about one communal area the organization could improve in. Lisa Leslie recounts a practice story that could help the Sparks improve their community reach Leslie spent 12 seasons with Los Angeles […]

The Chicago Sky have secured the No. 8 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft from the Los Angeles Sparks. This deal, announced on Monday, sends guard Julie Allemand, the rights to center Li Yueru, and a 2025 third-round selection to Los Angeles. With the trade, the Sky now hold an impressive early draft lineup with […]

Guard Lexie Brown has officially inked a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday, a significant milestone in her professional basketball career. This agreement comes on the heels of Brown’s most productive scoring season, where she averaged 12.4 points and 2.4 assists over 12 games, 11 of which she started, in her second […]

The Atlanta Dream made significant moves in the WNBA free agency on Thursday, acquiring guard Jordin Canada and signing former MVP Tina Charles in a trade with the Los Angeles Sparks. Jordin Canada, coming off an impressive season, joins the Dream in a sign-and-trade deal. The Sparks traded Canada and their No. 12 pick in […]

The Seattle Storm has traded guard Kia Nurse and the No. 4 pick in this year’s draft to the Los Angeles Sparks. In return, Seattle secures a first-round pick for 2026. This WNBA free agency period trade, announced Wednesday, opens up salary cap space for Seattle, potentially paving the way for major free-agent signings. Sparks […]

The WNBA free agency moratorium period is underway with teams and players allowed to negotiate contracts. None of those deals can become official though until Feb. 1. It’s been relatively quiet so far with a couple of deals being reported and one big bombshell move in the works. The Los Angeles Sparks may be losing […]

In a surprising development, Nneka Ogwumike, former WNBA MVP, has decided to leave the Los Angeles Sparks. The news came on Wednesday when Ogwumike informed the team of her intention to explore free agency. Her departure marks the end of a significant era for the Sparks, with whom she has spent her entire 12-year professional […]

Los Angeles Sparks’ point guard Jordin Canada is likely to pursue a sign-and-trade agreement following her recent core player designation. The development comes after the Sparks secured exclusive negotiation rights with Canada on Saturday by coring her. A Los Angeles native and a product of UCLA, Canada has carved out a reputation as one of […]

The WNBA Free Agency period is set to begin on Sunday. Teams will be allowed to negotiate deals with players although terms cannot become official under Feb. 1. In the meantime, teams can tender qualifying offers to restricted free agents as well assign a core designation to a single free agent already on the roster. […]

Veteran Los Angeles Sparks guard Jasmine Thomas announced her retirement from the WNBA on Thursday, drawing the curtain on a 13-season career. At 34, Thomas leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, skill and an enduring passion for the game. “Came a long way from the 9 year old girl that picked up basketball for […]

In a move to stabilize their franchise, the Los Angeles Sparks are moving forward to hire Raegan Pebley as their new general manager. The decision comes after a period of significant turnover in the position, with the Sparks expressing confidence that Pebley is the right choice to lead the team forward. Pebley takes over the […]

The 2024 WNBA Draft promises to be a transformative event for several franchises, with the Indiana Fever leading the way. Topping our mock draft predictions is Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, a player whose stellar offensive capabilities have made her one of the most talked-about prospects in women’s college basketball. Note that the Dallas Wings and Los […]

In a vibrant celebration blending love, culture, and sports, Los Angeles Sparks star Chinenye “Chiney” Ogwumike and heavyweight boxer Ethasor “Raphael” Akpejiori, tied the knot in an unforgettable multiday event. The grand celebration, which began on Nov. 15, was not just a union of two hearts but also a rich display of Nigerian heritage, attended […]

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the WNBA and Las Vegas Aces after she was traded to the Sparks from the Aces allegedly due to her pregnancy. The lawsuit comes after a previous investigation from the WNBA resulted in a two-game suspension and loss of a 2025 first-round draft […]

Lexie Brown of the Los Angeles Sparks is not happy about her appearance in NBA 2K24 to say the least. The 28-year-old recently shared a video detailing her thoughts on the way she looks in the game, and even called out NBA 2K24, video via NBA Retweet on X (formerly Twitter). WNBA player Lexie Brown […]

The Los Angeles Sparks announced that guard Lexie Brown will miss the remainder of the season with a non-COVID-19 illness, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Lexie Brown posted a thank you message on Twitter. “Thank you to those who have sent me positivity and prayer. I’m doing and feeling much better 💜💛” Brown wrote […]

The Los Angeles Sparks are red-hot right now, having won six in a row. A big reason for that is veteran star Nneka Ogwumike, who is having a fantastic campaign. Not only is she sixth all-time in WNBA scoring, but Ogwumike also reached an impressive franchise feat on Friday evening in a victory over the […]

It turned out a series of unfortunate events in her final season made former Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage leave her team and retire from the WNBA. Cambage spilled her guts out in an exclusive interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks on Tuesday. Liz Cambage explains why she left the Sparks (via Taylor Rooks […]

Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller became the fifth-fastest WNBA head coach to reach 150 wins, according to a Sunday tweet from the Sparks. “@CurtMillerWBB becomes the 5th-fastest coach in the @WNBA to reach 150 wins,” the Sparks wrote. “He is also 1 of 3 coaches to win over 275 collegiate & 150 professional games – […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have a tough season this year having dealt with numerous injuries. They started off the season fairly well, but as the injuries began to pile up, they took a slide in the standings and have not been able to recover. While the Sparks have managed to get most of their injured […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have been hit with a mind-blowing number of injuries this season. While a few players such as Layshia Clarendon and Karlie Samuelson have since returned to the lineup, they’re still without a couple of key contributors. While starting guard and potential All-Star candidate Lexie Brown had returned to the court following […]

Indiana Fever visits the Los Angeles Sparks for a WNBA clash at the Crypto.com Arena! Check out our WNBA odds series with this Fever-Sparks prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch. Indiana (6-17) hopes to break from their losing struggles this season. The Fever had just one win in the last 10 games, and are currently in a two-game […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have started out the 2023 season in a difficult spot, with a 7-15 record heading into Tuesday night’s tilt with the Indiana Fever. The Sparks’ forward Dearica Hamby did her best to entertain viewers at home, however, by showing off her incredible fashion sense along with her daughter Amaya. The Sparks […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have been decimated by injuries this season. While they recently got some reinforcements back in the lineup with the return of starting wings Lexie Brown and Layshia Clarendon, it wasn’t enough for them to get back on the winning track this weekend. The Sparks suffered a franchise tying eight game losing […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have been hit with a ton of injuries/absences so far during the first half of the season. They started out the year with some solid play, but it’s quickly dissolved into simply trying to stay healthy from game to game. Fortunately for them, they are within reach of playoff spot. With […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have been hit with a rash of injuries this season, seemingly more so than any other team in the WNBA. In addition to Stephanie Talbot, who suffered an season-ending injury while playing overseas in Australia, and Katie Lou Samuelson who is out all year while pregnant, the Sparks have had stretches […]

The Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury battle in the WNBA! Catch the WNBA odds series here, featuring our LA Sparks-Phoenix Mercury prediction, odds, pick, and guide on how to watch. Los Angeles (7-11) is on a four-game losing streak and just captured three wins in the last 1o games. The Sparks will need to prove their mettle […]

Candace Parker may be in the twilight of her career but her winning ways stay the same. The  Las Vegas Aces leader is still carrying a team’s torch like how she did it with the Los Angeles Sparks. She posits that the LA team has quite some similarities with her bond with A’ja Wilson, and […]

Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard popped off on Sunday in a big win over the Los Angeles Sparks, showing out for 43 points while shooting 70% from the field. Yes, you read that correctly. A truly insane stat line. But, it appears she had some extra motivation. Howard wasn’t named to the All-Star Game in […]

Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard shot the lights out against the Los Angeles Sparks. The 6-foot-2 guard led the demolition job en route to a blowout victory. She has now achieved legendary status only the likes of Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, and Liz Cambage have ever reached. The Dream’s guard became the second-youngest player to […]

Voting for the WNBA All-Star game ended this week and on Sunday, the ten starters were revealed. The vote was split between fans, media and players with the fans accounting for 50 percent for the vote and the players and media accounting for 25 percent each. One of the players who was voted in was […]

Nneka Ogwumike went off on the court Sunday, as she stitched together an incredible stat line that had her joining an exclusive Los Angeles Sparks statistical club which also features the likes of Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker. Via ESPN Stats & Info: Nneka Ogwumike is the 3rd player in Sparks history with 15 points, […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have announced that they have added former first-round pick Rae Burrell to their fold again via a hardship contract. The team made the announcement with an update on its official website. This is Burrell’s second stint with the team this season, as she also signed a hardship deal with the Sparks […]

The Los Angeles Sparks came into the 2023 WNBA season with revamped front office and coaching staff and a vision for a new foundation. So far, it’s been a bit of an inconsistent start to the year. Coming into Friday’s game against the Minnesota Lynx, the Sparks are 5-4 and looking to win back to […]

The Seattle Storm pulled off a miracle for their first win of the 2023 WNBA season. Down by as many as 21 points in the first half of Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks at home, the Storm mounted a huge comeback and scored a 66-63 victory. Seattle’s victory becomes even more incredible to […]

Brittney Griner is truly and finally back in the WNBA, and she made her first bucket after over a year of wait in the Phoenix Mercury’s opening showdown with the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday. Griner didn’t waste time getting into action with the Mercury. Early in the first quarter, the 32-year-old center found herself […]

With the 2023 WNBA season set to tip-off this Friday, May 19, much of the discourse this week has been focused on roster cuts. WNBA teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players on their regular season rosters with a few teams carrying only 11 due to salary cap restraints. With only 12 teams and […]

This week is an important one for WNBA players. With the 2023 regular season opener set for Friday, May 19, many WNBA teams are making their final roster cuts. A host of players will receive the news as to whether they have earned a coveted roster spot or if their WNBA dream is temporarily put […]