Derek Fisher

Fisher Notes Travel Issues in Loss to New York Liberty

The Los Angeles Sparks lost to the New York Liberty on Saturday, 98-92. This came off the heels of their 85-68 routing of the Pheonix Mercury the night before. While back-to-back games are common in both the WNBA and the NBA, the methods of transportation differ between the two leagues.

The L.A. Sparks Prepare for 2019 Season

The L.A. Sparks battle the Connecticut Sun on Friday, May 31 at 7:30P.M. As training camp came to a close, Sparks head coach Derek Fisher talks about roster cuts while Sparks rookies Kalani Brown and Marina Mabrey talk about what it means to be a pro player

New Players Compliment Sparks’ Vets for 2019

The Los Angeles Sparks will have their home opener on May 31 at 7:30P.M. as they battle the Connecticut Sun at the Staples Center. While the core of the team has been constant for several seasons, the team underwent several changes in the offseason.

L.A. Sparks Launch Campaign to Aid Military Women

The Los Angeles Sparks partnered with the L.A.  County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), The L.A. County Department of Mental Health, and California Mental Health Services Authority to create the “Spark The True You” campaign, a year-long initiative to help women who serve in the military. To kick off the historic initiative, the organizations hosted a Women Veteran’s Summit on Friday. This event is one of 12 events the Sparks will be hosting to help female veterans, those who are on active duty and their families. L.A. Sparks COO Danita Johnson and forward Karlie Samuelson spoke during panels