LA Sparks Part Ways with General Manager/Head Coach Derek Fisher
Fred Williams to Serve as Interim Head Coach
Fred Williams to Serve as Interim Head Coach
The Los Angeles Sparks returned home after playing its first eight of 10 games on the road to start the season. Brittney Sykes led all scorers with a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Sparks went on to defeat the Dallas Wings 93-91 for their second win in a row on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Wings battled back from a 16-point deficit and took a brief three-point lead in the fourth only for the Sparks retook a five-point advantage after Sykes made two free throws with 18.2 seconds left. Isabelle Harrison drained a three with 5.5
The Los Angeles Sparks head into the 2022 season with a roster full of players who competed on the game’s biggest stages. While the players have noteworthy backgrounds, the focus is merging their talents into cohesive gameplay.
In the 2022 Draft, the Los Angeles Sparks selected Tennessee forward Rae Burrell, Kianna Smith of Louisville, UCONN center Olivia Nelson-Ododa, and Hawaii guard Amy Atwell. Head coach and general manager Derek Fisher was seeking out players who were positionless on defense and scorers on offense.
During free agency, the Los Angeles Sparks acquired four-time All Star center Liz Cambage and 2016 NCAA Champion forward Katie Lou Samuelson.
LA Basketball Legend Returns Home
LA Sends Erica Wheeler and Draft Picks to Atlanta Dream
The Los Angeles Sparks overcame a double-digit deficit to defeat the Atlanta Dream in overtime on Tuesday night.
The Sparks hosted their first home game since the pandemic and won 75-70 against the Indiana Fever. It was a crowd full of fans excited to be back in the arena.
Before the All-Star & Olympic break, the Sparks lost 86-61 to Minnesota. Napheesa Collier from the Lynx could not be stopped as she tied her career-high with 27 points and cleared seven rebounds.
Los Angeles Sparks center Amanda Zahui B. has been named the May WNBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by State Farm® recipient for her participation in health and wellness programming, contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, and her ongoing commitment to support and uplift marginalized groups by serving as a role model to young girls and dedicating her time to helping the homeless population. Zahui B. participated in the Sparks’ Healthy Mind/Healthy Body Virtual event, where she spoke with local teens and their parents during Mental Health Awareness Month. Zahui B. was commended by the event’s sponsor, Anthem Blue Cross, for her
The shorthanded Los Angeles Sparks continue to struggle after falling to the Las Vegas Aces 75-99. They lost despite four starters scoring in the double digits. Sparks center Amanda Zahui B made a strong showing with 22 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks. She scored 14 of those points in the first quarter. “She just accepted the challenge tonight to play against a great front court in Vegas,” said Sparks head coach Derek Fisher. “She came out there and competes and played hard and did some really good things for us on both ends.” The Aces had full control of
The Los Angeles Sparks waived Bria Holmes and terminated the hardship contract of Kristine Anigwe, the team announced today.
The Sparks played in a historical game on Sunday afternoon against New York Liberty.
The new Spark Erica Wheeler has 1500 career points. This milestone is a significant accomplishment for her; she’s overcome adversity to reach this point in her career.