Los Angeles Sparks

Sparks ‘showing a lot of resolve’ as road test looms

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 21, 2021

‘We’re definitely going to have to take this grit on the road’

The Next writers weigh in on Seattle Storm WNBA trade deadline options, potential deals

By Em Adler / August 20, 2021

A closer look at what the Storm could consider doing, and suggested return

Amanda Zahui B. (Screenshot via WNBA Content Network)

How the Sparks found a winning formula in return to Staples Center

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 17, 2021

Sparks pull out a win in return to Staples Center.

2021 WNBA season preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / May 13, 2021

What will the team look like in their first season without Candace Parker?

2021 WNBA Draft Preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / April 15, 2021

Although they hold those five picks, it’s highly unlikely any of them make the roster

Candace Parker wins 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / September 24, 2020

MVP, Finals MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and now Candace Parker has some new hardware to add to the collection

She Got Next, Episode 3: Pepper Persley talks to Tierra Ruffin-Pratt, Los Angeles Sparks

By Howard Megdal / August 19, 2020

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Sparks’ depth starting to show in consecutive wins

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / August 15, 2020

Los Angeles benefiting from Kristine Anigwe’s emergence

2020 Los Angeles Sparks season preview

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 25, 2020

What to expect from the Sparks roster

Kristi Toliver, Chiney Ogwumike opt out of 2020 season

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 27, 2020

Welcome to The Next: A basketball newsroom brought to you by The IX. 24/7/365 women’s basketball coverage, written, edited and photographed by our young, diverse staff, dedicated to breaking news, analysis, historical deep dives and projections about the game we love. Subscribe to make sure this vital work, creating a pipeline of young, diverse media…