Nneka Ogwumike

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

Sparks’ ‘big’ lineup may be key moving forward

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 28, 2023

‘It’s going to be a part of our identity’

WNBA announces starters for the 2023 All-Star Game in Las Vegas

By Aya Abdeen / June 25, 2023

Stewart and Wilson named team captains for this year’s WNBA All-Star game

Dearica Hamby

Dearica Hamby working her way back

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / June 21, 2023

The veteran forward is slowly getting back to her former level and finding her role in a new system

Locked on Women’s Basketball: On rebuilding, fandom, the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm 

By The Next / June 21, 2023

Alex and Em talk about teams rebuilding, fandom and teams expectations

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

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

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

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Nneka Ogwumike is going to the Super Bowl, talks Black women’s representation 

By The Next / February 1, 2023

Howard and Nneka Ogwumike talk about the Super Bowl ad —family and black women’s representation in the media

2023 McDonald’s All-American Girls’ rosters announced

By Vishakya Deshpande / January 25, 2023

‘I’m excited Houston gets to be the proving ground for the next generation of high school basketball players’ said Nneka Ogwumike