Los Angeles Sparks Sign Guard Destanni Henderson to Hardship Contract
June 18, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of Destanni Henderson to an emergency hardship contract.
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Basketball
Denver Nuggets Win 1st NBA Championship, Beating the Miami Heat, 94-89
June 15, 2023
After 47 seasons, the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA title Monday night at Ball Arena, beating the eighth-seeded Miami Heat 94-89, winning the title in five games.
Slain Basketball Star Quincy Reese Jr. Known For Being A Scholar-Athlete
June 15, 2023
Crenshaw high school basketball star Quincy Reese Jr. was killed on Saturday night in South Los Angeles. The 16-year-old is remembered for his passion for basketball as well as his proficient academic efforts.
Ogwumike, Hamby, Make Dynamic Duo in Win Over Sky
June 10, 2023
A strong effort from the Los Angeles Sparks’ front court gave them a 77-62 victory over the Chicago Sky. Three Sparks players scored in the double digits with forward Nneka Ogwumike making 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Lakers and Bibigo Unveil New Lakers Dynamic Duos Mural
June 10, 2023
On Monday, June 5, the Los Angeles Lakers and representatives of bibigo® foods hosted their inaugural ‘Lakers Town’ community event in Koreatown. The event featured a new Lakers mural by artist, Jonas Never, and appearances by Los Angeles Lakers legends, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, James Worthy, A.C. Green, and Robert Horry at the unveiling of a mural that celebrates some of the dynamic duos in Lakers history. According to Kiesha Nix, vice president of Charitable Affairs & Lakers Youth Foundation, the Lakers, the partnership with bibigo is intend to create inspiration, creativity, vibrance, and a lasting impact in communities such
LA Sparks Take the Win During HBCU Night
June 8, 2023
On Saturday June 3, the L.A. Sparks hosted HBCU Night at their home game against the Seattle Storm at Crypto.com Arena and the team took home a win with a score of 92-85.
L.A. Clippers, Intuit, Make Inglewood More Green
June 8, 2023
The Los Angeles Clippers recently partnered with Intuit and Aspiration to plant trees in Edward Vincent Park. This event is part of the franchise’s commitment to plant 1,000 trees in Inglewood ahead of the Intuit Dome’s grand opening in 2024.
Nneka Ogwumike Scores 27 Points; Sparks defeat Storm 92-85
June 6, 2023
Nneka Ogwumike scored a team-high 27 points, 14 rebounds and four assists as the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Seattle Storm 92-85 on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Nneka Ogwumike Named Western Conference Player of the Week
June 6, 2023
The WNBA announced today that LA Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between May 29-June 4. This is her 14th time winning the award, passing Brittney Griner and Sylvia Fowles to have the 10th most player of the week honors.
Los Angeles Sparks Re-Sign Karlie Samuelson
June 6, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the re-signing of Karlie Samuelson to a rest of season contract.
Los Angeles Sparks Activate Azurá Stevens
June 6, 2023
Karlie Samuelson Terminated and Joyner Holmes Waived
NBA Finals Tied 1-1: Miami Heat Win Game 2, 111-108
June 5, 2023
The eighth-seeded Miami Heat facing the possibility of being down two games rallied to win Game 2 in Denver’s Ball Arena, 111-108.
Carson Track Team Stays on Pace in State Finals
June 2, 2023
The Carson Colts track and field team concluded their season with a trip to the CIF State Championship, where they competed in sprints, mid-distance, throws and jumps.
Young Scores Career-High 30 Points; Aces Defeat Sparks 94-85
June 1, 2023
Jackie Young scored a career-high 30 points, A’ja Wilson added 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces captured a 94-85 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Becky Hammon, Aces, Punished for Comments Toward Dearica Hamby
May 25, 2023
The WNBA recently disciplined the Las Vegas Aces and their head coach Becky Hammon regarding a complaint by Sparks forward Dearica Hamby in January.