Los Angeles Sparks

Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images I was worried about the New York Liberty on Thursday night. They played the 12-20 Los Angeles Sparks at home, just two days after getting embarrassed by the Indiana Fever on national television. Okay, maybe “embarrassed” is a strong word, but it was New York’s first game against a real good team in some time, and they got smoked. For those in the business of doubting the Liberty, Tuesday night turned a profit. The Sparks also played Tuesday night before ...

On Wednesday, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert met with team presidents and general managers to address the transgender athlete issue that has grown increasingly heated since Sophie Cunningham publicly stated her opposition to biological males competing in women’s sports. The meeting ended without a decision on transgender eligibility.

Within a story about the Lakers’ shocking sale to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin takes a look at how the pending transaction could impact expansion. Kushner and Iger’s group was one of several pursuing an expansion team in Las Vegas, and McMenamin hears from a league office source that the NBA is […]

Coming off a hard-fought loss to the Las Vegas Aces 86-76, the Washington Mystics are 19- 13, still one of the hottest teams in the WNBA. Washington was just on a seven-game win streak, the most in franchise history. Players like Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron, and Kiki Iriafen are catalysts for the inspiring basketball we’ve […] The post Washington Mystics: Exciting Dark Horse Contender? appeared first on Stadium Rant.

After a blockbuster trade sent Monique Akoa Makani to LA, she’s quickly adjusted to embrace this new environment.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: The sneakers worn by Nelly Junior Joseph #35 of the Atlanta Hawks during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 20, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE(Photo by Garrett El...

Backed by elite uptempo scoring, the Sparks offer maximum underdog value on tonight’s moneyline against a vulnerable New York defense in our top WNBA picks for Thursday, Aug. 13.

If there is a time to keep moving the momentum forward, it is the month of August during the WNBA season. This month particularly has been good to the Liberty thus far, despite having just lost to the Indiana Fever on a barrage of Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark buckets. With a 4-1 record in […]

NEW YORK -- The Sparks are back on the road for the next three games.

The NBA is prioritizing a Las Vegas expansion sale ahead of a potential Seattle sale, according to a league office source who spoke with ESPN. The move aims to lock in a premium franchise fee that would set a precedent for future expansion costs. There has been significantly more competition for the Las Vegas market compared to Seattle. Several groups remain in contention for the Las Vegas franchise even after Bob Iger and Josh Kushner exited the bidding to instead purchase the Los Angeles La...

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 5: Monique Akoa Makani #1 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Sky on August 5, 2026 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images W...

Sophie Cunningham and the Indiana Fever defeated DiJonai Carrington and the Chicago Sky on August 8th. The highlight of the game ended up being the flagrant 2 foul called on DiJonai Carrington, but the fallout from the foul followed her after the game. She was anything but happy about the call, and she decided to […] The post DiJonai Carrington Flagrant 2 On Sophie Cunningham Sparks Insane Debate appeared first on Stadium Rant.

In a candid exchange with WNBA legend Candace Parker, Aliyah Boston wasn’t best pleased with the league’s officiating following a call during the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces. During a highly physical Indiana Fever matchup against A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, the officials called a defensive blocking foul, judging that the defender made body contact against Wilson using her hip while sliding laterally rather than establishing a completely legal guarding position.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 28: Dearica Hamby #5, Ariel Atkins #7, Cameron Brink #22, and Kiana Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the New York Liberty on July 28, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by ...

Both the Los Angeles Sparks and New York Liberty may be without one of their key players in Thursday night’s matchup.

KOC reacts to Russell Westbrook’s retirement and the sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.

Noemie Brochant scored a career-high 24 points Tuesday night as the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 94-87 at Galen Center.

Dearica Hamby went 8-for-8 and scored 19 points, but the Los Angeles Sparks lost a late lead in a 94-87 loss to Phoenix.

A second marquee matchup of the Knicks against the 76ers and LeBron James along with the Lakers playing at the Warriors mark the first opening day of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 16: A generic photo of the jumbotron before the Emirates NBA Cup Final game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks on December 16, 2025 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Image...