Las Vegas Aces vs. Los Angeles Sparks - August 18, 2024

LAS

71

FinalAug 18

87

LVA

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Sparks logo, Sparks 6-21, 1ST 21, 2ND 16, 3RD 16, 4TH 18, TOT 71

Sparks(6-21)

Aces logo, Aces 17-9, 1ST 21, 2ND 23, 3RD 20, 4TH 23, TOT 87

Aces(17-9)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

21

16

16

18

71

21

23

20

23

87

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Alex Rodriguez's Bulge Sparks Stir on Social Media https://t.co/x5kFHiepJk

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Spectrum SportsNet

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GIMME THAT!!! #Sparks

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That's how you end a half ✨✨ #Sparks

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That's how you end the half ✨✨ #Sparks

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USA TODAY Sports

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Mercury guard Kelsey Plum won't play against her former team, the Los Angeles Sparks, on Tuesday after being ruled out with a lower left leg injury. https://t.co/xggPMlHbaP

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Breaking NewsWNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues (AP)

01:53

Noemie Brochant TORCHES Sparks 🧯

Mercury forward was feeling it in LA

01:59

A'ja Dominates Mystics 👑

Aces star delivers 26 and 13 with 4 blocks in win over Washington

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Rhyne Howard Makes History 🙌Dream star is fastest player EVER to hit 100 threes in a season 📸

02:00

Valkyries Nearly Blow 4Q Lead 😭

Sparks almost complete comeback but Golden State locks in down the stretch

01:26

New WNBA 3-PT Record 🪣

Lynx's Kayla McBride drops 10 triples on Wings for most in a single game ever

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Kayla McBride Breaks 3-PT Record 🎯Lynx star had herself a DAY as she makes the most triples EVER in a WNBA game vs. Wings

01:55

Liberty SMACK Aces by 40 😳

Marine Johannes drops 27 to run A'ja-less Vegas out of Brooklyn

02:00

Lynx CLAMP A'ja 🗜️

Reigning MVP was held to 5/17 shooting as Olivia Miles, Phee put on offensive clinic in win

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Breaking NewsWNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation (AP)

highposthoops.com•5d

Cheryl Reeve’s ruthless critique may be just what the Lynx need after loss to Sparks Coming off a ten-game winning streak, you could expect the Lynx to be pretty happy with where they are, but after a streak-ending surprise loss to the Sparks, C

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Playoff Race Heating Up ⚔️Tap for full standings and projected first-round matchups 📲

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1 Word for Every Team's Season 🗣️Bite-sized takes on every club so far 📲

01:58

Chelsea Gray Wins It In OT 😮‍💨

Aces overcome Fever, Caitlin Clark

02:00

Sparks Snap Lynx Win Streak ⚡️

Los Angeles pops off and defeats Minnesota

00:15

CHELSEA GRAY GW THREE 🤯

Aces star calls game in Indiana after forcing OT 🎥

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Gray Spoils Fever's Night 😏Las Vegas guard hits big buckets to carry win 🎥

highposthoops.com•1w

Sparks still have a chance to make up for egregious Dominique Malonga mistakeDominique Malonga just scored 31 points against the Liberty, reminding the Sparks of what they gave up for a short Kelsey Plum experience.

00:22

Plum Bear Hugs Dream HC 😅

Mercury star went all out to hustle for the ball

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WNBA Cleveland's Team Name 👀First look at 'Sirens' logo and colors. (📸 via @clevelandwnba)

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Post-Deadline Power Rankings 📊Breaking down every team's title chances after Sunday's trade deadline ➡️

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Aces Dominate Dream 👊Vegas had themselves a day in Atlanta

01:59

Jackie Young Triple-Dub On Dream 😈

Aces star spoiled Barbie Night in Atlanta

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Kelsey Plum Traded to MercuryPhoenix acquiring 5x WNBA All-Star guard from Sparks (Shams)

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Bam: A'ja 'Breathtaking' 😍Adebayo in awe of Wilson's MVP-caliber season (The Athletic)

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Kelsey Plum Thanks LA 💛Ready for her chapter in Phoenix after trade to Mercury 📸

01:58

Sparks End Losing Streak 👊

LA wins first game after Plum trade

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Grading Kelsey Plum Trade 🔠Breaking down late-night blockbuster deal between Sparks and Mercury 📲

highposthoops.com•1w

Kelsey Plum trade just handed the Sparks a second chance they shouldn't wasteThe Phoenix Mercury have acquired Kelsey Plum's services, in turn granting the Los Angeles Sparks an opportunity they can't afford to pass up.

01:59

Aces-Sky Was Pure Cinema 🍿

Sydney Taylor stuns Vegas after A'ja hit potential game-sealing shot

00:25

Sydney Taylor Games Aces 👋

Sky rookie buries TOUGH catch-and-shoot triple to stun Vegas

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Phee Expected To Stay on Lynx5x All-Star likely to remain in Minnesota despite trade rumors (ESPN)

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Stewie Top 10 in Scoring 📈Liberty star passes Candace Parker who happened to be on the call. Tap to watch 🎥

01:57

A'ja Doing GOAT Things 🐐

33 point, 10 reb double-double too much for NY

highposthoops.com•1w

The Sparks' Kelsey Plum question isn't a good look for the teamLos Angeles might be setting up to trade Kelsey Plum ahead of (or even on) the August 2 WNBA trade deadline.

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Sparks' Asking Price on PlumLA 'asking for the world' in any trade for 5x All-Star guard (ESPN)

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A'ja Reacts to 'GOAT' Title 🐐Aces star says 'it's crazy' to be included in GOAT conversations (ESPN) 🎥

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Kelsey Plum Trade Packages 🎯Top suitors, potential deals for Sparks star ahead of Sunday's deadline ➡️

01:57

Liberty-Sparks Highlights

07/28/2026

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Fire-Aces Highlights

07/28/2026

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Phee, Plum Could Be TradedLynx and Sparks superstars among players who may move at the deadline (The Athletic)

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NBA 2K27 Official Gameplay 🎮Are you copping? 🎥

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Updated WNBA Mock Draft 🔢Full first-round predictions as the race for JuJu Watkins intensifies ➡️

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A'ja Apologizes to Angel 😭Wilson admits blocking Reese during ASG was an accident 🎥

00:27

Dunk in WNBA All-Star Game 💥

Dominique Malonga throws it down months after Unrivaled slam

02:04

Jonquel Jones Fries Team Coop 🍳

Liberty star's dominant double-double helps Team Spoon get the win

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Jonquel Jones Wins ASG MVP 🤩Liberty star put on a masterclass vs. Team Coop

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Team Spoon Wins ASG ⭐Jonquel Jones drops near triple-double to lead team to 129-122 win over Team Coop 📲

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WNBA Ends Aces InvestigationLeague finds 'insufficient evidence' that Vegas committed salary cap circumvention violation

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WNBA To Launch Replay CenterLeague announces new investment initiative to start the 2027 season

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Azzi Wins 3-Point ContestWings' No. 1 pick becomes first rookie to ever win the event

01:20

Azzi Goes Off To Make WNBA History 🎯

A score of 30 to win the 3-point contest as a rookie

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Obama Surprises WNBA All-StarsFormer President made an appearance at practice in Chicago

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Brink's 'Malibu Melt' Kicks 🌴Sparks forward releases New Balance sneaker pack inspired by LA's sunset 📸

01:29

A'ja Still WNBA's Top Dog 😤

It's not Olivia, Caitlin or Paige's league...yet

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Angel Reese's Barbie Doll 💕Dream star shares first look. See it here 📲

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands at the All-Star break ➡️

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Breaking NewsBrianna Turner: Fever fired a male employee for sexual harassment, players encouraged to keep quiet (AP)

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Plum Out Of All-Star GameSparks star (lower leg) expects to return to action next week

01:56

Mystics Spoil A'ja's Night 🤌

Wilson's 38 pts not enough as Austin, Citron lead Washington 🎥

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WNBA Meeting on Player SafetyLeague releases statement on recent increase in racist, hateful and abusive messaging towards players

02:00

Alyssa Thomas Double-Double on Sparks 👊

Mercury star was sensational in win over rivals

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WNBA 3-Pt Contest Set 🎯Mabrey, Fudd headline field. All 6 participants here 📲

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3 Stars Declined 3-Pt Contest ❌Caitlin, Sabrina and Kayla McBride decided not to participate (ESPN)

01:59

A'ja Spoils Isabelle Harrison's 26-11 Game 😈

Aces star drops 26 of her own to to lead Vegas in dominant win over Tempo

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Paige Won't Play TonightWings star out vs. Liberty after collision during Sunday's game

01:59

Paige Drops 25 On Sparks 😮‍💨

Wings star needed all of them in win over LA

01:55

Sparks-Sky Highlights

07/17/2026

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🚨 Caitlin Clark Drops 45 & 10

First-ever 40 and 10 game in WNBA history while also breaking a franchise scoring record

Ogwumike Sets Sparks Record ⚡

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History for Nneka. 👑 Nneka Ogwumike pulls up from midrange to become the @LASparks' all-time leading scorer with 6,265 points and counting! LAS-CHI | ION

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No. 1. 💜💛 Nneka Ogwumike has passed Lisa Leslie to become the @LASparks' all-time leading scorer with 6,265 career points. Since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Ogwumike has helped lead the Sparks to a WNBA championship, earned league MVP honors, and

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WNBA All-Star Rosters 📝🐺 Bueckers x Stewie 🤝 A'ja links with Caitlin Clark 📲 Full teams after draft

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Las Vegas' 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Aces were among Vegas' top athletes of the century ➡️

highposthoops.com•4w

Sparks’ struggles make Rae Burrell’s breakout season all the more importantIt hasn't been a great season for the Sparks as a whole, but Rae Burrell is putting up the best numbers of her career.

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Person Who Sent Racial Slur to Chelsea Gray FiredHilton Grand Vacations terminated employee who sent Aces star a racial slur via social media (AP)

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The Sparks' woes started at least two WNBA seasons agoThe Los Angeles Sparks fired GM Raegan Pebley last week, but the problems with the team go back several years.

01:57

Fever Handle Aces 😯

Kelsey Mitchell, Indy blowout Vegas a day after their historic win

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Bam x Iron Mike in Vegas 🤩Adebayo, Tyson linked at the Aces game on Sunday 📸

01:30

Aces Beat Mercury By 48 🫣

A'ja, Vegas put BTA on Phoenix on national television

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LA Sparks Part Ways with GMZach Knowlton, Nate Nielsen to serve as interim in place of Raegan Pebley

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Aces' Historic Win 🎰2nd largest point differential in WNBA history

01:59

Sky-Sparks Highlights

07/10/2026

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Wings-Tempo Sets Record 🎟️Duel between Paige and Marina Mabrey is most attended regular season game in WNBA history 📸

01:56

Aces-Fire Highlights

07/09/2026

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Reeve Becomes Winningest HC 🙌Lynx coach breaks record for most wins in WNBA history 📸

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Fever-Sparks Final Box ScoreTap for stats, highlights from LA and Indiana 📲

01:57

Fever-Sparks Highlights

07/08/2026

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Clark Returns Tonight 👀Caitlin (back) to play vs. Sparks, but will sit Thursday vs. Mercury 🎥

01:26

Biggest WNBA All-Star Snubs 😬

Top names that missed out on the roster 🎥

highposthoops.com•1mo

Desperate Sparks, Mercury have tough Chennedy Carter decision to make after Aces exitThe Aces waived Chennedy Carter, giving struggling teams an opportunity to pick u a high-level scorer if they’re willing to take the risk.

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WNBA All-Star Reserves 💫Angel Reese, Kelsey Plum headline list. Full roster here 📲

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Aces Waive Chennedy CarterVegas signs free-agent guard Justine Pissott as corresponding move

01:56

Storm Blow Out Sparks 😮‍💨

Flau'jae drops 23 points as LA loses 3rd game in a row

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The Sparks made the only Kate Martin decision they could haveThe Los Angeles Sparks signed Kate Martin to a contract for the rest of the 2026 WNBA season, the appropriate plan for a player who brings a lot to the team.

02:00

Kelsey Mitchell Drops 27 on Aces 🪣

Indy star had no issues getting buckets

highposthoops.com•1mo

Sparks must take advantage of strange Betnijah Laney-Hamilton situation in New YorkBetnijah Laney-Hamilton wasn’t in Chris DeMarco’s rotation in the last two games. If he’s not lpaying her, the Sparks should inquire about a trade.

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ESPN Legend Defends Caitlin ClarkLinda Cohn rips 'stupidity' of WNBA players' All-Star voting 🎥

01:55

Sky-Aces Highlights

07/03/2026

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Caitlin Clark Out AgainFever star to be sidelined in second straight Sunday vs. Aces (USA Today)

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Clark Makes 5-Min Statement🎙️Caitlin addresses media for first time since Alyssa Thomas incident. Watch here 📲

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WNBA All-Star Starters ⭐A'ja and rookie sensation Olivia Miles headline player poll. Full list here 📲

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5 Trade Deadline Ideas 💡Swaps involving Kelsey, Arike, more that could improve playoff contenders ➡️

01:59

Sabrina, Stewie Pop OFF in Commish Cup 🗽

Liberty duo combines for 51 in championship win over Aces

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Liberty Are Commissioner's Cup Champions 🏆Sabrina and Stewie lead the way in win over Aces 📲

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Alyssa Thomas Calls Out WNBAMercury star says league 'remains silent' after receiving death threats over Clark altercation

highposthoops.com•1mo

One Sparks player is built to step up in Kelsey Plum's absence The Los Angeles Sparks are in a tough spot right now, but, luckily, they have one guard who can step up.

01:59

Kelsey Mitchell Dominates Sparks 🧨

Fever star drops 26 in Caitlin Clark's absence

01:56

A'ja, Jackie Combine for 58 🤝

Aces duo sensational in win over Sky

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Citron COLD-BLOODED in 4OT Win 🥶Mystics star didn't flinch in historical victory over Fire 📲

01:19

HISTORIC 4OT WNBA GAME 🎞️

Most combined points EVER in 2nd quadruple-OT game in WNBA history

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Lynne Roberts’ Sparks future may depend on ability to make bold prediction realityThe Sparks still struggle defensively, but Lynne Roberts is determined to fix it.

01:42

Cardoso Drops 30 on 13/13 FG 🤯

Sky center sets new WNBA record for most FGM without a miss

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WNBA Icons Advocate for ClarkCandace, Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve want better protection for players

01:55

A'ja Fries Wings 🍳

Aces star drops 32 and 9 in win over Paige, Dallas

01:17

🚨 Marina Mabrey Scores 53 🤯

Tied for most points EVER in a WNBA game while also tying 3PM record

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2026 ESPYS Awards Nominees 🏆Full list of stars in the running for prestigious accolades 📲

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Brink Shares Pic of Injury 😳Sparks star posts gruesome ankle sprain that sidelined her 📸

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The Sparks are once again faced with a familiar problemThe Los Angeles Sparks will be forced to play without Kelsey Plum for four weeks after she suffered an injury to her lower left leg.

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Brunson Addresses Hammon 😴Knicks star doesn't 'really care' what other people think of him 🎥

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WNBA All-Star Voting UpdateFever duo leading the league so far. Full results here 📲

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Kelsey Plum Out 4 WeeksSparks star dealing with lower leg injury

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Brunson on Hammon Critique 😌King of New York isn't sweating any of his doubters 📸

01:58

Stewie Outduels A'ja 🤫

Liberty star has no issues with defending champs

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Hammon Refutes Brunson Take 🫣Aces HC owns up to comments on Knicks star after title win 📸

00:23

Nneka Ogwumike Game Winner 👌

Sparks forward helps complete 17-point comeback with buzzer beater 🎥

01:57

Liberty-Sparks Highlights

06/21/2026

01:54

Aces Take Down Valks 🎰

Wilson and Young leads Las Vegas in dominant showing against Golden State

highposthoops.com•2mo

Los Angeles Sparks have to immediately make a Kate Martin decision The Los Angeles Sparks will be forced to make a decision about what to do with Kate Martin's contract as soon as this week.

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Angel Reese Breaks Record 🤫Dream star reflects on becoming fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 rebounds 🎥

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Josh Hart Shades Aces HC 🫣Knicks star 'waiting for apology' after Hammon's viral Brunson comments 🎥

01:30

🚨Marina Mabrey Makes 9 Threes

Tempo star ties WNBA record just one week after Chelsea Gray's historic night

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Re-Drafting the 2024 Class 🔄How Caitlin, Angel and Co. stack up two years later ➡️

highposthoops.com•2mo

The writing’s already on the wall for Kate Martin’s future with the SparksKate Martin has already played most of the games she can appear in on a developmental contract, so the Sparks have to make a choice about her future.

01:57

A'ja Has Field Day vs. Mercury 💪

Aces star continues dominance over Phoenix in WNBA Finals rematch

01:28

Don't Panic About The Aces Yet 😰

This has happened before...

Bleacher Report•2mo

Cam Brink Sprains AnkleSparks star set to miss undisclosed amount of time

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Top All-Star Vote-Getters 👀A'ja and Paige lead the ballot. Full list here 📲

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WNBA Adding Six Games 📈League announces 50-game regular season starting in 2027

highposthoops.com•2mo

Sparks' Cameron Brink injury couldn't come at a worse timeCameron Brink is out with an injury again, a reality that will have a big impact on how the Los Angeles Sparks perform against the Minnesota Lynx tonight.

01:59

Valkyries Cruise Past Sparks 💨

Golden State takes control from start to finish against LA

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Updated Top 25 Player Rankings 📊Olivia Miles making a major leap while Caitlin Clark slides in the pecking order ➡️

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Wings Take Down Aces 👊Fudd nearly shoots perfect from the field in Dallas' dominant 30-point blowout win against Las Vegas

01:59

Wings Blowout Aces 🪽

Ogunbawale and Fudd help Dallas take down Las Vegas for second time this season

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Liberty Reach Commissioner's Cup FinalNew York secures spot in championship game after against Mystics; await top seed of Western Conference

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Flagrant 2 Committed on AngelTempo forward Isabelle Harrison ejected for taking down Dream star

01:57

Sparks-Mercury Highlights

06/13/2026

01:58

A'ja Keeps Vegas Atop Cup Standings 💪

Wilson, Gray double-doubles spoil Miles' career-high 29-point game 🎥

highposthoops.com•2mo

Sparks must address key weakness to flip script on entire seasonThe Los Angeles Sparks must fix this overwhelming problem before their season becomes unsalvageable.

01:21

Clark, Boston Make WNBA History 📈

Fever stars become 1st teammates ever to each record a 30-point double-double

01:56

Paige Drops 31 on 70% FG 😱

With no free throws. Bueckers leads Wings to Commissioner’s Cup victory over Mercury