Layshia Clarendon

A three-picture collage of the leading WNBA Most Improved Player vote-getters: on top, Jordin Canada dribbles past a Connecticut Sun defender who has fallen over; on the bottom-left, Satou Sabally drives baseline into the paint; on the bottom-right, Alanna Smith looks surprised.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA Awards: Most Improved Player

By Em Adler / September 20, 2023

Jordin Canada takes the internal vote from The Next staff

Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike looks out at the court from the baseline behind the basket, as a ref stands next to her

WNBA stars reflect on the dissolution of the Pac-12 

By Cameron Ruby / August 31, 2023

‘I played with and against these women my whole life’

Los Angeles Sparks forming physical, tough identity amid playoff push

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 17, 2023

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

Five Los Angeles Sparks players wrap their arms around each other's waists as they huddle.

Sparks inch closer to finding winning combination

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / 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

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 3, 2023

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

Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike is the steadying influence the Sparks need

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 19, 2023

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

Los Angeles Sparks guards Jordin Canada (21) and Lexie Brown (4) stand next to each other during a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on May 14, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

‘Unselfishness’ is key for Los Angeles Sparks early on

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 6, 2023

The difference between this season and last season has been noticeable.

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike dribbles with her left hand as a Connecticut Sun defender stands about an arm's length away.

‘Building for ourselves’: New vision underway in Los Angeles Sparks training camp

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 6, 2023

New vision, same post depth as ever for new Sparks head coach Curt Miller

Los Angeles Sparks point guard Jordin Canada dribbles up the court while looking upcourt

Jordin Canada re-signs with Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 9, 2023

The veteran point guard is back but this time on a training camp contract.

Layshia Clarendon (7) handles the ball against the Chicago Sky during the second round of the 2021 playoffs. Photo Credit: John McLellan

How Layshia Clarendon fits the Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 6, 2023

And what questions remain for the LA roster?