Posts by David Mendez-Yapkowitz

David has been with The Next team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.

How Los Angeles’ defense is keeping team afloat

July 7, 2021

Offense remains a problem, however

Sparks make roster moves ahead of contract deadline

June 30, 2021

The moves appeared to leave the Sparks incredibly thin in the frontcourt

Sparks hit a bump in the road

June 24, 2021

Defense is among the WNBA’s best, but L.A.’s offense is sputtering

Los Angeles Sparks react to Nneka Ogwumike’s exclusion from 2021 Olympic team

June 24, 2021

‘She should be on that team’

What Karlie Samuelson, Kristine Anigwe bring to Sparks

June 17, 2021

Toughness and shooting help round out Los Angeles’ rotation

Sparks finding some working plays

June 8, 2021

“I’m having so much fun, this is one of the best and most fun seasons I’ve had in the W, said Zahui B.

How do the Sparks navigate a world without Ogwumikes?

June 4, 2021

Injuries to Chiney, Nneka alter the plans in L.A.

Sparks have shooting, rebounding issues to fix

May 24, 2021

When it comes to the glass, the Sparks aren’t a big team, to begin with

The end of Seimone Augustus’ illustrious career

May 23, 2021

“If I’m not able to give what I’m used to giving, then I have to allow someone else to carry the torch and live out their dreams”

Defense, rebounding key issues in Sparks season opening loss

May 15, 2021

Los Angeles falls, 94-71, to Dallas in season opener