Los Angeles Sparks

Los Angeles Sparks off-ball guard Lexie Brown releases a long jumper off fingertips, as two Connecticut Sun defenders watch on from a distance too far away to contest

Who will lead the Los Angeles Sparks without Nneka Ogwumike?

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 8, 2024

They’ll need veteran mentorship for a young roster, likely including several 2024 draft picks

A photo of streaks of light criss-crossing through space, taken from a long exposure camera shot.

As WNBA free agency rolls on, let’s look at some depth charts

By Em Adler / February 4, 2024

A vibes-based approach to taking stock of the most chaotic time of the year

Elena Delle Donne, Nneka Ogwumike and DeWanna Bonner are all still unsigned in WNBA free agency, as of Feb. 2. (All photo credits: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Why has WNBA free agency felt different in 2024?

By The Next / February 2, 2024

Rachel Galligan of Winsidr breaks down the moves that have happened and what’s still coming

Five Los Angeles Sparks players wrap their arms around each other's waists as they huddle.

The Los Angeles Sparks put all their chips on the 2024 WNBA Draft

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / February 1, 2024

How one night in April will define LA’s next era

Jasmine Thomas (5) drives toward the basket while Sylvia Fowles (34) defends during a game between the Connecticut Sun and Minnesota Lynx. Text below (white on orange) reads "Jasmine Thomas in Transition". Locked on Women's Basketball logo at top right, headshots of host Howard Megdal and guest Jasmine Thomas at bottom right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Jasmine Thomas reflects on WNBA career, talks new coaching role with Dallas Wings

By The Next / January 30, 2024

‘Once I started talking to the Wings, it was just too good to pass up’

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Nneka Ogwumike and WNBA offseason moves

By The Next / January 25, 2024

Plus, TCU and other happenings in women’s college basketball

Los Angeles Sparks big Nneka Ogwumike looks out at the court from the baseline behind the basket, as a ref stands next to her

Where do the Sparks go after losing Nneka Ogwumike in free agency?

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / January 25, 2024

A rebuild, but it could be faster than you’d think

Connecticut Sun point guard Jasmine Thomas sits on the sideline, leaning forward and yelling towards the court with her hands cupped around her mouth to project her voice forward

Jasmine Thomas announces retirement from the WNBA after 13 seasons

By Aya Abdeen / January 19, 2024

Thomas hired by Dallas Wings as director of player programs and development coach

Five Los Angeles Sparks players wrap their arms around each other's waists as they huddle.

2024 WNBA free agency preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / January 14, 2024

The Sparks head into the WNBA free agency period with a lot of decisions to make.

Head shot of Sparks GM Raegan Pebley, with text 'Welcome to Los Angeles, Raegan Pebley, General Manager'. Text below reads "Pebley's Place"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Raegan Pebley, new GM of Los Angeles Sparks, has done it all

By The Next / January 12, 2024

‘All of a sudden, boom, this opportunity came about where I was gonna get a chance’