The Los Angeles Sparks fell 81-85 against the Phoenix Mercury during their fan appreciation night. The Sparks showed a competitiveness during the first half that they were unable to maintain. The Mercury implemented a zone defense that the Sparks were not familiar with.
The Los Angeles Sparks enter the 2024 season with a young group and plenty of new faces. The squad includes six players who were Sparks last season and five players with over five years of WNBA experience.
The Morningside Monarchs girl’s basketball team recently made history during their run in the Division 4A Southern Section playoffs.
The Los Angeles Sparks recently hosted a skills development Clinic and Q&A Session at the Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach.
The Los Angeles Sparks and Chargers collaborated with Mattel and Girls Inc. to host a Play It Forward Youth clinic. Sparks guards Jordin Canada and Zia Cooke along with Jr. Sparks coach San Dixon took the youth of Girls Inc. through unique dribbling and running drills.
As the WNBA returned from the All-Star Break, the Los Angeles Sparks plan to hunt for a Playoff spot. The return of key players from injury can help with the Sparks’ postseason hopes.
Napheesa Collier led the way with a game-high 25 points, Kayla McBride had 16 and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 77-72 on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
The Los Angeles Sparks announced today the signing of Destanni Henderson to an emergency hardship contract.
The Los Angeles Sparks started their season strong with a 94-71 victory over the Phoenix Mercury. The matchup was the first in-season game for Mercury center Brittney Griner since her 10-month detainment in Russia last year.
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.