Los Angeles Sparks

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 Emily 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 Emily 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

Washington Mystics center Amanda Zahui B. smiles as she sits at the podium talking to reporters. A backdrop dotted with Mystics and MedStar Health logos is behind her.

‘I feel home’: Amanda Zahui B.’s long road to happiness with the Washington Mystics

By Jenn Hatfield / May 16, 2023

‘The highs [have] been absolutely amazing. The downs, they’ve been hard’

Brittney Griner sits with two of her teammates on the Phoenix Mercury bench.

Brittney Griner shows signs of old self, rust in first WNBA game since 2021

By Jesse Morrison / May 13, 2023

‘To see her back is an absolute miracle’

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike dribbles with her left hand as a Connecticut Sun defender stands about an arm's length away.

‘Building for ourselves’: New vision underway in Los Angeles Sparks training camp

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 6, 2023

New vision, same post depth as ever for new Sparks head coach Curt Miller