Sparks Achieve Short and Long-Term Goals in WNBA Draft
April 20, 2023
With their 10th, 12th and 26th pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, the Los Angeles Sparks acquired guards Zia Cooke and Shaneice Swain and forward Monika Czinano.
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WNBA
WNBA to Expand Charter Flights Program For 2023 Season
April 10, 2023
Charter Flights Program to Include All Postseason Games, WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game and Select Regular Season Games
Nneka Ogwumike Played Key Role in Sparks Free Agency
April 6, 2023
When it came to navigating the WNBA free agency, Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller and general manager Karen Bryant made re-signing Nneka Ogwumike their main priority.
Sparks Re-Sign Nneka Ogwumike
February 26, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the re-signing of WNBA Champion and 2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not released.
Sparks Re-Sign Chiney Ogwumike
February 22, 2023
Ogwumike reunited with Head Coach Curt Miller
Sparks Re-Sign Lexie Brown
February 1, 2023
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the re-signing of guard Lexie Brown, who enters her sixth WNBA season and second with the Los Angeles Sparks. Brown has agreed to a multi-year deal with Los Angeles.
4-time WNBA champion Maya Moore officially retires at 33
January 16, 2023
Maya Moore knew it was time to officially end her basketball career — four years after stepping away.
Councilwoman Heather Hutt Hosts Turkey Giveaway for the Holidays
December 22, 2022
The Office of Councilwoman Heather Hutt Hosted a Turkey Giveaway for local residents of the 10th District at the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex on December 14. Councilwoman Hutt was accompanied by newly appointed Mayor Karen Bass on her third day in office.
W.N.B.A. Star Brittney Griner Freed in Prisoner Swap
December 8, 2022
President Joseph announced this morning that W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner, “B.G.,” has been freed from a Russian prison.
Analysis: Joe Dumars was made for his new role at the NBA
October 27, 2022
Joe Dumars might have been destined for this job
Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence
October 27, 2022
A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Bring her home.#WeAreBG 🧡 pic.twitter.com/YMQlm8AAa1 — Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) October 26, 2022 Griner, 32, was not at the Moscow Regional Court hearing but appeared
Los Angeles Sparks Hire Curt Miller as Head Coach
October 21, 2022
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the hiring of Curt Miller as the next Head Coach of the franchise. Miller spent the last seven seasons as the Head Coach of the Connecticut Sun, six of those with the General Manager title, compiling a regular season record of 140-86.
Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks
September 15, 2022
President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia, the White House announced Thursday.
L.A. Sparks Endured Struggles On And Off The Court During 2022 Season
August 25, 2022
The Los Angeles Sparks finished the 2022 season with a 13-23 record, causing them to miss the playoffs for two consecutive years. Many challenges arose for the squad during the season, including chemistry issues, problems in travel, and numerous injuries.
Connecticut Sun Snuffs Out Sparks’ Playoff Push
August 12, 2022
The Los Angeles Sparks fought hard to maintain their playoff hopes but could not thwart the offensive gusto of the third-seeded Connecticut Sun on Thursday. The Sun beat the Sparks 93-69.