Los Angeles Sparks

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks handles the ball against Temi Fagbenle #14 of the Minnesota Lynx during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on August 20, 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 Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks finalize 2020 roster

David Yapkowitz
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Los Angeles Sparks, Sydney Wiese agree to contract extension

New Sparks players, Brittney Sykes and Marie Gülich, looking to fit right in

Sparks hire Kari Korver as director of basketball operations

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 1: Seimone Augustus #33 of the Minnesota Lynx is defended by Riquna Williams #2 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the second half of Game Four of WNBA Finals at Staples Center October 1, 2017, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Seimone Augustus ready to join the Sparks; what does that look like?

David Yapkowitz
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates her basket with guard Chelsea Gray #12 in the game against the Connecticut Sun at Staples Center on May 31, 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)

L.A. Sparks add first-round talent with later WNBA draft picks

David Yapkowitz
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks celebrates her basket with guard Chelsea Gray #12 in the game against the Connecticut Sun at Staples Center on May 31, 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)

Los Angeles Sparks preparing for WNBA draft, key roster battles

David Yapkowitz
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: General Manager Penny Toler of the Los Angeles Sparks attends 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)

FAQ: The Penny Toler lawsuit against the Sparks

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: General Manager Penny Toler of the Los Angeles Sparks attends 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)

Penny Toler sues Los Angeles Sparks, claiming retaliation

Howard Megdal
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks to the crowd after Game 5 of the 2019 WNBA Finals between the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun at St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena on October 10, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Cathy Engelbert and Chiney Ogwumike discuss new CBA, state of women’s basketball

David Yapkowitz
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 03: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Los Angeles Sparks pushes the ball up the court against against the New York Liberity during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on July 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

How Los Angeles Sparks guard Kristi Toliver decided to leave DC

Megan Hines
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks watches after taking a shot in the game 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)

Tierra Ruffin-Pratt back with Los Angeles Sparks

David Yapkowitz
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UNCASVILLE, CT - JUNE 21: Brittney Sykes #7 and Marie Gülich #24 of Atlanta Dream block Bria Holmes #32 of the Connecticut Sun on June 21, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 Khoi Ton/NBAE via Getty Images)

What Brittney Sykes and Marie Gülich bring to Los Angeles Sparks

Megan Hines
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 24: WNBA Player Kristi Toliver speaks during the LA Sparks 2016 WNBA Championship Celebration at LA Live on October 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)

Sparks bolster wing play with Kristi Toliver

David Yapkowitz
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 20: Kristi Toliver #20 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots a free throw against the Minnesota Lynx during Game Five of the 2016 WNBA Finals on October 20, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Sparks sign Kristi Toliver

Howard Megdal
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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

Sabreena Merchant
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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

Sabreena Merchant
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UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 17: Los Angeles Sparks head coach Derek Fisher address the media at conclusion of game 1 of the WNBA semifinal between Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun on September 17, 2019, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Derek Fisher discusses Candace Parker, lessons from first Sparks’ season

David Yapkowitz
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: A general view of the Los Angeles Sparks logo before a game against the San Antonio Stars on June 15, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA announces team business awards, Natalie Achonwa as Community Assist award winner

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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

Sabreena Merchant
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: A general view of the Los Angeles Sparks logo before a game against the San Antonio Stars on June 15, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Four paths for the Los Angeles Sparks general manager opening

Howard Megdal
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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

Sabreena Merchant
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 7: Penny Toler introduces Derek Fisher to the media as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks during a press conference on December 7, 2018 at Luxe City Center Hotel 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)

Cathy Engelbert: League will investigate GM Penny Toler’s behavior after ESPN Report

Jackie Powell
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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 17: Courtney Williams #10 of the Connecticut Sun handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks on September 17, 2019 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Connecticut Sun defeat Los Angeles Sparks in Game 1

Howard Megdal
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 8: Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks signs autographs after the game against the Minnesota Lynx on September 8, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nneka Ogwumike wins the WNBA’s 2019 sportsmanship award

Bria Felicien
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Los Angeles Sparks guard Sydney Wiese #24 during the Atlanta Dream vs Los Angeles Sparks game on September 03, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Consistency is the key for Sydney Wiese, Los Angeles Sparks

David Yapkowitz
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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

Sabreena Merchant
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 3: Chelsea Gray #12 of Los Angeles Sparks reacts during the game against the Atlanta Dream on September 3, 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)

Los Angeles Sparks prepare for final stretch before postseason

David Yapkowitz
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