Los Angeles Sparks

Big decisions loom for the Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / January 12, 2021

Los Angeles aims to retain much of its core from recent seasons

Derek Fisher set to take over in new role as general manager

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / December 24, 2020

In a call with media on Wednesday morning, Fisher made it clear that retaining the core is the team’s top priority

Latricia Trammell discusses her return to the Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / December 14, 2020

Defensive-minded coach to remain on Derek Fisher’s coaching staff

Sparks emphasize the importance of voting

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 1, 2020

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Candace Parker wins 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 24, 2020

MVP, Finals MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and now Candace Parker has some new hardware to add to the collection

What is Candace Parker’s future in Los Angeles?

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 22, 2020

The 13-year veteran is set to become a free agent

Sparks season ends in disappointment for the second straight year

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 19, 2020

A year ago, after losing in a three-game sweep to the Connecticut Sun in the semifinals, the Sparks fell once again to the Sun, 73-59

Marie Gülich adapts to the WNBA bubble environment

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 18, 2020

Before the start of the 2020 WNBA season, Marie Gülich had plenty of questions

Sparks finish with third seed after loss to Aces

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 13, 2020

The 2020 WNBA Playoffs begin Sept. 15

Seeding drive for Sparks takes a hit in loss to Mystics

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 11, 2020

What the weekend now holds for Los Angeles