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.

Sparks split a pair of games against potential playoff foes

September 7, 2020

With the 2020 WNBA regular season winding down and playoffs just over the horizon, the Los Angeles Sparks split a pair of games over the Labor Day weekend.

How Chelsea Gray’s rebounding sparks LA’s offense

September 3, 2020

Board work critical in bounceback win

The resurgence of Candace Parker

August 26, 2020

Then former MVP is a candidate for multiple awards

Defense and rebounding key for L.A. Sparks

August 22, 2020

The win streak continues

Defense powering Sparks win streak

August 16, 2020

L.A. has won four in a row

Sparks’ depth starting to show in consecutive wins

August 15, 2020

Los Angeles benefiting from Kristine Anigwe’s emergence

Los Angeles Sparks have found their identity

August 12, 2020

Consecutive wins reflect ability to ‘build connection’

Defense, ball movement key in Sparks win

August 9, 2020

The Sparks are now 4-3

Sparks can’t find consistency; fall to Aces

August 9, 2020

Parker had fourth consecutive double-double

Chelsea Gray, Candace Parker present endless mismatches

August 6, 2020

The Sparks keep finding ways to maximize this duo