Los Angeles Sparks

Stephanie Talbot passes the ball in the Seattle Storm's 97-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx, May 6, 2022, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.

Inside the Stephanie Talbot journey back to basketball: Part 3

By Abby Gordon / June 15, 2023

Talbot returns to running

WNBA Chicago Sky big Alanna Smith releases a 3-point jumper off her fingertips while in midair, as Minnesota Lynx guard Tiffany Mitchell lunges toward her with an outstretched arm in an attempt to contest the shot.

Sunday Notes, Week 3: How to beat the Sky, Ionescu’s improvements, Alanna Smith and Horston’s breakouts

By Em Adler / June 11, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down cracks in the Chicago Sky’s defense, some breakout performances and the Xs and Os behind it all.

Los Angeles Sparks guards Jordin Canada (21) and Lexie Brown (4) stand next to each other during a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on May 14, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

‘Unselfishness’ is key for Los Angeles Sparks early on

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 6, 2023

The difference between this season and last season has been noticeable.

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin holds the ball above her head as she shoots a jumper, while Connecticut Sun center Olivia Nelson-Ododa reaches toward her with an outstretch arm to try to contest the shot

Sunday Notes, Week 1: Sun and Sparks are fun, Aces show cracks, Austin and Delle Donne dominate

By Em Adler / May 28, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA also checks on Chicago, Dallas and Seattle

Karlie Samuelson, Los Angeles Sparks

Karlie Samuelson just wants an opportunity

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 23, 2023

The veteran sharpshooter is confident she belongs in the WNBA

Locked on Women’s Basketball: WNBA debuts for top rookies on opening night

By The Next / May 20, 2023

How did the three first-round picks who debuted Friday look?

Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA court — and shines

By Jesse Morrison / May 20, 2023

Griner looks like her old self in Mercury’s loss to Sparks

How injuries will impact opening day roster for Mercury

By Jesse Morrison / May 19, 2023

Phoenix Mercury could start the 2023 WNBA season with just eight active players

New York Liberty big wing Breanna Stewart dribbles downhill while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson defends her from the side, in a matchup of WNBA preseason favorites.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA preseason awards and predictions

By Em Adler / May 18, 2023

MVP, ROY, and a ton of fun off-the-wall questions asked and answered

Los Angeles Sparks guards Jordin Canada (21) and Lexie Brown (4) stand next to each other during a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on May 14, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

2023 WNBA season preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 17, 2023

Coach Curt Miller looks to right the ship in return to the Sparks sideline