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The Sparks are peaking at the right time
After notching three wins in a row and finally getting some players back, the Sparks are building momentum in their playoff hunt.
2023 WNBA quarterly awards: Los Angeles Sparks edition
Let’s take a look at the season awards picture before the Sparks enter the final quarter of the year.
The Sparks are finally building some momentum
After finally getting back in the win column, and players starting to return, there is optimism building for the Sparks.
Three takeaways from the Sparks’ midseason state of the team address
Before WNBA action resumed, general manager Karen Bryant and head coach Curt Miller took a moment to reflect on the 2023 campaign so far.
2022-23 WNBA midseason awards: Los Angeles Sparks edition
With twenty games in the books, the Sparks have reached the halfway point of the season. So let’s hand out some awards based on what we’ve seen thus far.
Short-handed Sparks continue to struggle as they drop fourth in a row
Between a deluge of injuries and tough competition, Los Angeles’ losing skid continues.
Why are the Sparks struggling from three?
Over the past three games the Sparks have shot just 28 percent from behind the arc. Let’s take a look at what’s been behind all the misses.
The losing skid continues for the Sparks despite strong individual performances
Although Nneka Ogwumike and Jordin Canada have been spectacular, it hasn’t resulted in any wins for the Sparks this homestand.
Introducing the Sparks’ quarterly awards
With the WNBA season about to be a quarter of the way through, let’s hand out some individual awards for the Sparks based on what we’ve seen thus far.
How the Sparks are racking up so many steals
With the second most steals in the WNBA, Los Angeles has found early success in causing turnovers and havoc on defensive end.
A breakdown of Zia Cooke’s spectacular Sparks debut
Beyond her scoring, the 22-year-old showcased the ability to impact the game in multiple facets in her WNBA debut.
Sparks trade for Katie Lou Samuelson, a draft pick, and a lot of cap space
LA is trading Gabby Williams to the Seattle Storm for Katie Lou Samuelson and the No. 9 pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft.
Sparks to re-sign Te’a Cooper, reportedly lose Nia Coffey
The Sparks lose yet an other unrestricted free agent.
2022 L.A. Sparks Free Agency FAQ
What decisions do the Sparks have to make during the 2022 WNBA offseason?
The Sparks announce 2022 schedule and a full-time return to Crypto.com Arena
The longest season in league history will feature a true home court for one of the WNBA’s original franchises.
Sparks eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Wings in finale
With their playoff hopes in the balance, the Sparks were unable to get the victory.
The Sparks playoff hopes are dim, but alive
L.A. needs another win, and a whole lot of help.
Sparks keep playoff hopes alive with blowout win over Storm
With great defense and efficient scoring, Los Angeles beat Seattle 81-53.
Sparks can’t handle the heat in 75-57 loss to Sun
The Sparks were never in this one against the league’s best team.
Arella Guirantes needs to end her rookie season on a high note for L.A.’s playoff push
Guirantes is the latest Spark to be pushed into a larger role due to the team’s never-ending spate of injuries.
Nneka Ogwumike, Lisa Leslie among Sparks honored in W25
In total, seven current and former Sparks made the list of the 25 greatest players in WNBA history.
Sparks offense breaks down in second half in 66-57 loss
This is the fifth straight loss for L.A.
Sparks fall to the Sun for the second time in a row
L.A. lost 76-61 against Connecticut
Sparks lose their playoff position with nail-biter loss to Sun
L.A. lost 76-72 to Connecticut.
Sparks fall flat on faces in 78-68 defeat
The Mystics went up 14-0 to start and never looked back.
Sparks put the clamps on late in 86-83 win
The victory puts the Sparks in playoff position with nine games to go.
Ogwumike’s last-second putback gives Sparks their third straight win
The Sparks have won 18 in a row at Staples Center.
Sparks turn on the jets in fourth in 85-80 win
This is the team’s 17th consecutive victory at Staples Center and second in a row.
Sparks win back and forth game against Fever
The Sparks were back at Staples Center for the first time in 23 months
Nneka Ogwumike talks ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ and why representation matters
For Nneka Ogwumike, part of joining the cast of "Space Jam: A New Legacy" was to challenge herself, but another goal was to make sure that every kid who watches the latest film in the series can see themselves on screen.
Sparks bested by MVP-level finish from Breanna Stewart in 71-62 loss
L.A. was right there with the defending champs until the reigning Finals MVP took over.
Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike listed on Nigeria’s provisional roster for the Olympics
If given clearance by FIBA, the Sparks frontcourt duo could pair up with sister Erica in Tokyo.