Sabreena Merchant

Sabreena Merchant

Joined: Feb 16, 2019

Sabreena is based in Los Angeles and is a devout basketball fan. She covers the Sparks, the Lakers, and the Clippers, and as a Blue Devil alum, occasionally suffers from a little bit of Duke bias.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30, guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt #10, and guard Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks high-five after a basket against the Phoenix Mercury at Staples Center on August 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

WNBA free agency: What to watch for from the Los Angeles Sparks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Alana Beard of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots a layup in a game against the Las Vegas Aces at Staples Center on June 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)

Alana Beard announces retirement from the WNBA

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Chelsea Gray #12 of Los Angeles Sparks talks with the media after the game against the Seattle Storm during Game 1 of the 2019 WNBA playoffs on September 15, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chelsea Gray gives an assist off the court

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Chiney Ogwumike, Penny Toler and Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks attend Los Angeles Sparks Media Day at Los Angeles Southwest College on May 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Sparks have let go of GM Penny Toler

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 1: Marina Mabrey #5, Sydney Wiese #24, and Kalani Brown #21 of the Los Angeles Sparks pose for a photo before the game against the Las Vegas Aces on August 1, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sparks bench players stay ready for postseason push

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 29: Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball during the game against the Indiana Fever on August 29, 2019 at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chelsea Gray’s career-high 30 points led the Sparks to a key road victory

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks introduced prior to the game against the Connecticut Sun on August 25, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nneka Ogwumike leads Los Angeles to victory over Connecticut

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Chiney Ogwumike #13 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on June 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Sparks frontcourt depth is being revealed once again

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 07: Los Angeles Sparks guard Chelsea Gray #12 being guarded by Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver #20 during the Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks game on July 07, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Los Angeles showcased its overwhelming individual talent against the Mystics

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles before the game against the New York Liberty on June 15, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Candace Parker to make season debut for Sparks Tuesday

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 31: Chiney Ogwumike #13 and Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on before the game against the Connecticut Sun on May 31, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ogwumike duo powers Los Angeles to its first win

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 26: Marina Mabrey #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against Dearica Hamby #5 of the Las Vegas Aces during their game at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 26, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sparks 83-70. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images )

Los Angeles Sparks show room to grow in loss to Aces

PASADENA, CA - MAY 17: Marina Mabrey #5 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket against the Seattle Storm on May 17, 2019 at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Figuring out the Los Angeles Sparks final roster

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 3: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks and Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks speak during the game against the Connecticut Sun on July 3, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

2019 WNBA Season Preview: The Sparks are going big

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: guard Riquna Williams #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Mystics in Round Two of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on August 23, 2018 at George Washington University in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sparks re-sign Riquna Williams despite ongoing legal problems

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces on July 15, 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Candace Parker suffers left hamstring injury in preseason