Los Angeles Sparks

Los Angeles Sparks forward Stephanie Talbot has the ball at the top of her dribble as she drives against Connecticut Sun guard Tyasha Harris, who holds out an arm onto Talbot's side while trying to run side-by-side with her in a WNBA game

What the Valkyries gain — and the Sparks lose — from Stephanie Talbot expansion draft pick

By Cameron Ruby / December 8, 2024

Talbot brings 199 games of WNBA experience to the Bay Area’s inaugural roster.

Lynne Roberts pumps her fist.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Lynne Roberts on her jump to the WNBA

By The Next / December 3, 2024

Roberts: ‘Sometimes opportunities come and life takes a turn’

Photo shows Jonquel Jones of the New York Liberty jumping against Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. The ball is in the air and their teammates are circled around them.

WNBA releases 2025 regular-season schedule

By Sydney Wingfield / December 2, 2024

Teams will play a record-high 44 regular-season games between May 16 and Sept. 11

Utah head coach Lynne Roberts is shown in profile as she answers questions from reporters at Big 12 media day. She is seated in an armchair and holds a microphone in her right hand.

In Lynne Roberts era, Los Angeles Sparks hope for better offense, return to championship form

By Cameron Ruby / November 24, 2024

Roberts: ‘We’re going to do just fine. We’re going to compete. I want to win now’

A photo of new Los Angeles Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts sitting at a table with a podium microphone for her introductory press conference. The text "Los Angeles hires Roberts" is 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: Los Angeles Sparks hire Lynne Roberts and more WBB news

By The Next / November 23, 2024

Plus, what happened in Utah-Northwestern, and college games to watch this weekend

Lynne Roberts pumps her fist in the air after a victory in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Los Angeles Sparks appoint Lynne Roberts as new head coach

By Cameron Ruby / November 19, 2024

Roberts: ‘The Sparks have a talented roster with tremendous upside, and we will compete tirelessly for WNBA championships’

The Sparks receive a surprise with the second overall pick (again) in 2025

By Cameron Ruby / November 18, 2024

Despite having the highest odds for the top overall pick, the Los Angeles Sparks will pick second in April’s WNBA Draft

Sabrina Ionescu being interviewed after a game

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Updates from Los Angeles and New York

By The Next / September 25, 2024

‘The evolution of Sabrina Ionescu from elite player … to complete superstar was there last night’

Los Angeles Sparks Coach Curt Miller holds up both hands in a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Los Angeles Sparks fire Curt Miller — Early candidates to replace him

By Cameron Ruby / September 24, 2024

Curt Miller: ‘The team is now positioned for success’

A WNBA game with three players from the Washington Mystics stand together, two looking toward one side of the court and one looking the other way, while a ref and three members of the Chicago Sky stand behind them looking off the court.

Sunday Notes, Week 15: Let’s talk about the future, with Los Angeles, Chicago and more

By Emily Adler / September 22, 2024

Exploring what the future could hold for the Sparks, the Sky, the Mystics, and the Wings