Posts by David Mendez-Yapkowitz

David has been with The IX Basketball 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.

What comes next for the Sparks?

September 22, 2023

Sparks head into the offseason with firm goals in mind

Sparks’ playoff hopes hanging by a thread as injuries pile up

September 8, 2023

How the Sparks can still reach the postseason, explained

Fatigue may be a factor as Los Angeles Sparks continue push for playoffs

September 3, 2023

‘The games are going to keep coming’

Rae Burrell is making the most of her opportunities this season

August 23, 2023

After a rookie year cut short, the Sparks second-year wing is experiencing life in the WNBA for the first time

Los Angeles Sparks forming physical, tough identity amid playoff push

August 17, 2023

Multiple injuries have forced the Sparks to adopt a tough, gritty identity

Sparks inch closer to finding winning combination

August 11, 2023

Amid a season full of injuries, the Sparks may have found something that works

How Layshia Clarendon’s gritty, tough game fits the Sparks

August 3, 2023

‘That’s my style, just to go after people and attack them’

What Evina Westbrook brings the Los Angeles Sparks

August 1, 2023

Sparks add Westbrook on hardship contract amid key absences

Nneka Ogwumike is the steadying influence the Sparks need

July 19, 2023

With the Sparks being tested with adversity, they’ve leaned on their leader

Los Angeles Sparks search for right combinations amid key absences

July 8, 2023

Sparks are trying to hang in there until they get healthy — but they may be down another player on Sunday