Chiney Ogwumike

Los Angeles Sparks off-ball guard Lexie Brown releases a long jumper off fingertips, as two Connecticut Sun defenders watch on from a distance too far away to contest

Sparks make first free agency signings

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 1, 2023

Lexie Brown is back in the fold and Stephanie Talbot has arrived

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Nneka Ogwumike is going to the Super Bowl, talks Black women’s representation 

By The Next / February 1, 2023

Howard and Nneka Ogwumike talk about the Super Bowl ad —family and black women’s representation in the media

Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller stands in front of the scorer's table, holding a clipboard and smiling while looking out at the court. He is wearing the Sun's Pride shirt.

2023 WNBA free agency preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / January 10, 2023

The Sparks are set to enter WNBA free agency armed with cap space

Connecticut Sun head coach Curt Miller stands in front of the scorer's table, looking out towards the court, with his arms crossed

Los Angeles Sparks get their coach in Curt Miller

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / October 21, 2022

Veteran WNBA coach Curt Miller will serve as the franchise’s next head coach

Olivia Nelson-Ododa jumps from under the rim with the ball over her head to go up for a layup

Olivia Nelson-Ododa impressing as a rookie

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 24, 2022

The former UConn center has turned in a solid rookie season so far for the LA Sparks

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Locked on Women’s Basketball: The Importance of Chiney Ogwumike, Derek Fisher speaks, Los Angeles Sparks ready

By The Next / May 6, 2022

“Chiney is a better catch-and-shoot perimeter shooting player than most people think … it is something we want her to explore more”

Kristi Toliver, Chiney Ogwumike opt out of 2020 season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 27, 2020

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