Sparks Waive Bria Holmes and Terminate Kristine Anigwe Hardship Contract
The Los Angeles Sparks waived Bria Holmes and terminated the hardship contract of Kristine Anigwe, the team announced today.
The Los Angeles Sparks waived Bria Holmes and terminated the hardship contract of Kristine Anigwe, the team announced today.
The WNBA will conduct their 2020 season at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. All 12 teams (consisting of 144 players) reside on the campus; their competitive quarantine is nicknamed the WNBA “Wubble.”
Due to the Coronavirus delaying the start of the 2020 WNBA season, each team had to cut their roster to 12 players. This allowed players to receive their first paycheck in late June. To finalize their roster, the Sparks had to waive their rookies Beatrice Mompremier and Tynice Martin.
The Los Angeles Sparks recently hosted a panel for student athletes called: Navigating Mental Health & Wellness During Times of Social Unrest. The virtual panel was conducted to help youth process the tragedies of the COVID-19 pandemic and of racial inequality in America.