Los Angeles Sparks Sign Guard Evina Westbrook to 7-Day Hardship Contract
July 31, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of Evina Westbrook to a 7-Day hardship contract.
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WNBA Draft
Los Angeles Sparks Sign Forward Rae Burrell to Hardship Contract
June 18, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of Rae Burrell to a hardship contract. This is Burrell’s second stint with the Sparks this season. She signed a hardship contract with the club on May 27, appearing in one game, scoring five points and grabbing four rebounds in 15 minutes. The Las Vegas native was drafted 9th overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. She appeared in three games for the Sparks in 2022 before undergoing season ending knee surgery. She was waived on May 16, 2023 during training camp. Burrell attended the University of Tennessee for all four years of
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.
The WNBA is Working to Get Brittney Griner Back to the United States
April 14, 2022
The effort to get WNBA champion Brittney Griner out of Russian detainment continues as the 2022 WNBA season draws near. During her opening statement at the WNBA Draft, commissioner Cathy Engelbert mentioned how the league is working to get Griner back into the United States. Engelbert noted how Griner is in an “unimaginable situation.”
College Standouts Compete for Spots in the WNBA
April 15, 2021
The WNBA Draft will take place on April 15 and the nation’s top talent will be vying to be one of the 144 players in the league.
WNBA Draft 2021 Presented by State Farm to be Held on April 15
April 7, 2021
League’s 25th Annual Draft to be Exclusively Televised by ESPN from 7-9 p.m. ET. Virtual Draft to Highlight Elements of the League’s Upcoming 25th Season and the Players’ Vaccine Awareness and Education, and Provide Opportunities for Fan Engagement
L.A. Sparks Draft Versatile Competitors for 2020 Season
April 23, 2020
The Los Angeles Sparks acquired talented prospects without having high picks in the 2020 WNBA Draft on Friday. The Sparks drafted Miami forward Beatrice Mompremier and guard Leonie Fiebich of Germany in the second round and West Virginia guard Tynice Martin in the third round.
WNBA Hosts Virtual Draft
April 23, 2020
The WNBA practiced social distancing by hosting the first virtual Draft on Friday, April 17 on ESPN. One of the few athletic events that was not impacted by the COVID-19, the Draft was mainly broadcasted from the houses of league commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the Draftees.
Sparks Acquire March Madness Standouts in WNBA Draft
April 18, 2019
The Los Angeles Sparks 2019 Draft picks have versatility, competitiveness and size to go along with their ability to perform in big-game situations.
Odyssey Sims Re-signs With Los Angeles Sparks
February 1, 2018
The LA Sparks acquired the 5-foot-8-point guard and the 11th pick in 2017 from Dallas in exchange for the fourth and 23rd picks in 2017 WNBA Draft.
Washington’s Plum, South Carolina’s Coates Headline List Of Top College Prospects To Attend WNBA Draft 2017 Presented By State Farm™
April 9, 2017
– ESPN2 and ESPNU to Televise Draft Live from Samsung 837 in New York –