Los Angeles Sparks

From idol to rival: Comparing the careers of cousins DeLisha Milton-Jones and Haley Jones

By Jenn Hatfield / September 16, 2022

The Next’s family rivalry series is back with a star-studded stack-up

Four images of All-WNBA selections in a collage: on the top-left, a shot of Las Vegas point guard Kelsey Plum from behind, holding her follow-through as the ball falls through the hoop, with fans in the background celebrating but out of focus; on the top-right, Phoenix Mercury point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith drives from the key past Connecticut Sun combo guard Natisha Hiedeman, who is falling over towards her; on the bottom-left, Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike jogs up the court while pointing ahead; on the bottom-right, a shot of New York Liberty combo guard Sabrina Ionescu from behind, holding a finger up while looking out towards her teammates and Washington Mystics players

The Next’s 2022 WNBA Awards: All-WNBA

By Emily Adler / September 14, 2022

The Next’s official 2022 WNBA awards wrapping up with All-WNBA

Kianna Smith

Kianna Smith ready to build off her rookie season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 29, 2022

It was a season of back and forth for the rookie as she did her best adapting to the pro game

Los Angeles Sparks interim head coach Fred Williams (in purple) looks on during a game against Mike Thibault (in gray) and the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Fred Williams departs for Auburn following tough season in LA

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 19, 2022

Despite a disappointing year, Williams was able to grow as a coach and find meaning in the season

Minnesota center Sylvia Fowles sits behind a table that has a microphone sitting on it directed at her face, wearing a black-and-white-patterned blouse and a black bucket hat during the Lynx's exit interviews.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 16, 2022: Lynx, Sparks conduct exit interviews

By Emily Adler / August 16, 2022

‘I won’t miss Minnesota Lynx anything’

LA Sparks off-ball guard Brittney Sykes pulls the ball towards her stomach with both arms in preparation to pass

Los Angeles Sparks reflect on end of a chaotic season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 15, 2022

‘I’m tired of losing’

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles stands in warmup gear holding her hand up to wave to the crowd while holding a card and small basket in her other hand, as Connecticut Sun President Jennifer Rizzotti stands to her right holding a microphone at chest level, and Mohegan Sun Elder Beth Regan stands to her right, speaking into a handheld microphone and gesturing towards the crowd.

Daily Briefing — Aug. 15, 2022: I will never forgive Curt Miller

By em-adler-sheher / August 15, 2022

Everything you need to know about the 2022 WNBA playoff schedule

Las Vegas Aces wing Jackie Young drives to the rim from the slot, as Washington Mystics off-ball guard Ariel Atkins stands behind and beside her, trying to turn around and follow Young donwhill

Daily Briefing — Aug. 12, 2022: Las Vegas moves into first place after win over Chicago

By Emily Adler / August 12, 2022

The Spark(s) is gone

WNBA

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Wild WNBA weekend, the final week of the regular season and playoff preview

By The Next / August 8, 2022

Alex discusses the wild weekend of close games and playoff positioning battles in the WNBA

Los Angeles Sparks point guard Jordin Canada (21) drives against Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud (9) during a game at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 7, 2022 (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

Daily Briefing — Aug. 8, 2022: Napheesa Collier returns to Lynx in winning fashion

By Isabel Rodrigues / August 8, 2022

Bye Bye Birdie