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.
How the Sparks can still reach the postseason, explained
‘The games are going to keep coming’
After a rookie year cut short, the Sparks second-year wing is experiencing life in the WNBA for the first time
Multiple injuries have forced the Sparks to adopt a tough, gritty identity
Amid a season full of injuries, the Sparks may have found something that works
‘That’s my style, just to go after people and attack them’
Sparks add Westbrook on hardship contract amid key absences
With the Sparks being tested with adversity, they’ve leaned on their leader
Sparks are trying to hang in there until they get healthy — but they may be down another player on Sunday
