Posts by David Mendez-Yapkowitz

David has been with The Next team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.

‘I don’t think leading is a heavy burden’: Nneka Ogwumike returns to Sparks

March 4, 2021

Ready to take on the destiny of only WNBA franchise she’s called home

Chiney Ogwumike re-signs with the Sparks

March 2, 2021

“As we transition to this new stage, we still have tremendous talent and leadership…I think you can only be excited,” Ogwumike said

Seimone Augustus. (Screenshot via WNBA Media Central)

‘I will retire a Spark’: How Seimone Augustus sees her WNBA future

February 25, 2021

What Los Angeles gains from the wisdom of the celebrated vet

Bria Holmes ready for a new opportunity

February 23, 2021

“That’s the first step for me, somebody to believe in you,” Holmes said. “I don’t think I’ve had that”

What Sparks add with Bria Holmes

February 21, 2021

The Sparks bring back Seimone Augustus

Sparks sign Amanda Zahui B.

February 12, 2021

The move was first announced by Zahui B. herself in a Twitter post

Brittney Sykes returns to the Sparks

February 10, 2021

“I’m very big on seeing how something plays out, especially if there is the potential for growth,” Sykes said

Erica Wheeler ready to join the Sparks

February 6, 2021

After sitting out the 2020 season, the former All-Star MVP is ready to return to the court

Sparks lose Candace Parker to Chicago; retain Nneka Ogwumike and Brittney Sykes

January 28, 2021

Candace Parker has agreed to a deal with her hometown Chicago Sky

Sparks core Nneka Ogwumike

January 15, 2021

The move was a necessary one as the Sparks frontcourt would take a major hit if they were to lose Ogwumike