Los Angeles Sparks

Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell takes a right handed layup against the Connecticut Sun on July 13.

Despite early season derailment, Rae Burrell looks to pick up where she left off  

By Cameron Ruby / July 14, 2025

Burrell: ‘Any way I can help the team, I’m just trying to make sure I get that done’

A graphic shows two close-up photos of WNBA players displayed side-by-side. On the left, Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams has her head turned to the left and the ball in her right hand. On the right, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese looks straight ahead. Banners reading "2025 WNBA season" and "Breakout players" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA breakout players in 2025

By The Next / July 12, 2025

Whose game has taken the biggest leap this season?

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Haley Jones (30) brings the ball up court against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Players remain positive during the uncertain grind of signing hardship contracts

By Rob Knox / July 9, 2025

Haley Jones: ‘It’s just trying to give yourself grace throughout this period, stay positive and be grateful for every opportunity’

Golden State Valkyries players Kayla Thornton, Tiffany Hayes, Janelle Salaün, and Cecilia Zandalasini huddle up in the paint during a break in play. A tightly packed crowd fills the seats of an arena in the background.

WNBA Notes: Which teams already regret their choices for the Valkyries expansion draft?

By Emily Adler / July 6, 2025

Welcome back to WNBA Notes, your journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA. Today we’re looking at the expansion draft and regrets. For reference, since this notebook comes out over the weekend, I define “this week” as the prior Sunday through last night (Saturday, July 5). Tankathon Check-in To be clear, no one in…

Candace Parker addressing the crowd during her halftime jersey retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Candace Parker savors her flowers as her uniform number is retired in emotional celebration

By Rob Knox / June 30, 2025

Parker: ‘I am humbled to have number three up there amongst the greatest’

The Minnesota Lynx logo at halfcourt at the Target Center

Basketball takes a back seat during emotional time for Minnesota

By Terry Horstman / June 25, 2025

Making sense of the intersection of tragedy and inspiration

Graphic with photo of Alana Beard during a press conference smiling and looking toward the left. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. Headshots of guest Alana Beard and host Howard Megdal at lower right. White, all-caps text on orange background at lower left reads "Alana: Hall of Famer"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Hall of Famer Alana Beard joins show, discusses WNBA legacy and future

By The Next / June 19, 2025

Beard: ‘I’m going to welcome all bandwagoners, because it’s only going to benefit everyone that’s involved’

Grace Berger dribbles.

Grace Berger discusses her ‘new experience’ with Sydney Flames

By Lukas Petridis / June 18, 2025

Berger also joined the Los Angeles Sparks on a hardship deal

A woman puts her hands up and celebrates at a basketball arena

Minnesota Lynx to honor the esteemed career of Seimone Augustus this weekend

By Terry Horstman / June 13, 2025

Augustus: ‘Minnesota for me is … the foundation of me even finding my identity as a person’

Sparks Head Coach Lynne Roberts addresses reporters ahead of the June 9 game against the Golden State Valkyries, sitting in front of a black background with numerous Sparks logos.

The Los Angeles Sparks are trying not to repeat history: Here’s how they change their trajectory

By Cameron Ruby / June 12, 2025

Lynne Roberts: ‘We were really aggressive and fearless, and that’s what we have to play like’