Los Angeles Sparks

Sparks center Cameron Brink had some heavy praise to drop on her veteran teammates ahead of All-Star Weekend.

CHICAGO -- 11-time All-Star and Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike keeps breaking records.

After Marina Mabrey erupted for 53 points against the Los Angeles Sparks last month, she tied the record for most points scored in a single WNBA game. So if someone were to break that mark, who would it be? That’s exactly the question WNBA stars were asked during the All-Star Orange Carpet event.

NEW YORK — The boos were deafening. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was at center court inside Barclays Center. The New York Liberty had just beaten the Las Vegas Aces in the in-season tournament named after her job title, and as she took the mic to congratulate the team and announce the MVP, her voice was drowned out almost entirely. It wasn’t the first time Engelbert was greeted with this level of public disdain. Over the last 12 months, the reception Engelbert has received has grown increas

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is optimistic about her situation despite not being able to play since last month.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 22: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 22, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

LOS ANGELES -- The result wasn't what the Sparks wanted, but Ariel Atkins gave them another reason to believe better days are ahead.

A few players have been a light in this season of darkness for the Sparks.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 22: The Los Angeles Sparks huddle up against the Phoenix Mercury on July 22, 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 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The losing continues for the Sparks a...

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury fans will have something to look forward to during the All-Star break, as guard Kahleah Copper has been named an injury replacement for Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum. Jul 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2) against the Connecticut Sun at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Becky Hammon was dialed in as the Washington Mystics closed the gap with the Las Vegas Aces during the second period. While the defending champions were the clear favorites on paper, the 14-12 Mystics proved to be more than a match.

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afternoon. Thomas, who also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs, finished with 19 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds. Akoa Makani had 14 points for the Mercury (10-18), who won their second straight after a six-game losing streak.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 22: Shakira Austin #0 of the Washington Mystics celebrates during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 22, 2026 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. 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 Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty ...

The Sparks have now lost five in a row, making this the longest losing streak of the season.

LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks have been so close so many times.

Both the Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury may be without multiple key players in Wednesday afternoon's matchup.

The Dallas Wings only have one more game before they can enter the All-Star break, but their star player, Paige Bueckers, might have some concerns going into the long weekend.Bueckers was involved in an on-court collision during the Wings’ 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday that resulted in her head hitting the […] The post Dallas Wings Delivered Concerning Paige Bueckers News appeared first on HEAVY.

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 20: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces goes to the basket against Kayla Alexander #40 of the Toronto Tempo during the first half at Coca-Cola Coliseum on July 20, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. 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. (Photo by Bailey McLean/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Toronto Tempo fell to the Las Vegas ...

Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. | Getty Images Entering this final day of WNBA action before All-Star 2026, I imagined the league’s multiple, long winning streaks would be the topic of conversation. The Golden State Valkyries could have been cruising into the break with 10-straight wins, with the Dallas Wings keeping pace with seven-straight victories. Full credit to the Washington Mystics and New York Liberty for disrupting those dreams, leaving the Minnesota Lynx as the league’s lon...

The Washington Mystics host the Las Vegas Aces Wednesday night in a game that pits the WNBA’s youngest team against one of the league powers. Tip off is 7:30 p.m. ET at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Watch on Monumental Sports Network or league pass. Washington ran their record to 13-12 with a split of […]