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

LAS

71

FinalAug 18

87

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Stats

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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

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TOT

21

16

16

18

71

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23

87

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Just more than a week after the Sparks' Dearica Hamby exposed a racist text, the sender of the text was fired following an investigation by their employer, Acclaro Medical. https://t.co/iXb216h579

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"I don't even know what the f*ck his name is... he's a stupid piece of sh*t. ... I think he's just trying to stay relevant." LA Sparks' Cameron Brink on Enes Kanter Freedom's antics regarding trans issues. (via jay_castle04/Threads)

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USA TODAY Sports

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Acclaro Medical of Rhode Island said it suspended an employee after Los Angeles Sparks player Dearica Hamby shared a racist text she received. https://t.co/NsrHmZTB2n

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ESPN Insights

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🚨 Angel Reese had a record-breaking night in L.A. as she had 26 rebounds, setting a new single-game WNBA record. But that's not all. Her 20th rebound of the night was number 452 for her this season, passing 2024 A'ja Wilson for most rebounds in a single season in WNBA history

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ClutchPoints

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A beautiful moment between Nneka Ogwumike and Angel Reese following tonight's Dream-Sparks matchup 🙌

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A'ja, Plum to Miss World CupTeam USA stars pull out from FIBA roster due to health reasons

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Ranking Every Team's Best '26 Jersey 🎽How the best threads stack up across the WNBA this season 📲

01:57

Sparks-Storm Highlights

08/30/2026

highposthoops.com•3d

Sparks' Ta'Niya Latson decision looks even worse after Kate Martin moveFirst. Ta'Niya Latson, now Kate Martin. Do the Los Angeles Sparks have any idea of what direction they want to take moving forward?

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New WNBA Finals Logo 🏆Championship trophy featured in design for the first time in 20 years 📸

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Unrivaled Announces Players 👀Paige, Stewie and Kelsey headline names in 3-on-3 league 📸

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Updated WNBA Playoff Bracket 🖼️Liberty fighting for seeding after win over Sky. Tap for latest standings ➡️

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Breaking NewsNatasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games (AP)

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Fever-Sky Drew 3.31M Viewers 🔥Most-watched regular-season WNBA game since inaugural season 📸

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Lynne Roberts throws Kate Martin's future with the Sparks into questionKate Martin hasn't played as much for the Los Angeles Sparks as fans hoped she might, and it's not exactly clear what the team's plans for her are.

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Wings Clinch Playoff Berth 🙌Updated look at postseason bracket after Dallas claims last spot 📲

02:00

Allisha Gray Drops 20 on LA 🔥

Rhyne Howard supported with 18 PTS for Atlanta

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Freedom, White Not Eligible for WNBA DraftSource says the ex-NBA players trying to enter draft are ineligible amid debate over trans athlete participation (AP)

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🚨Mercury Buy Out BonnerPhoenix giving 6x All-Star an 'opportunity to chase a title'

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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA GameFormer NBA center ejected from Fever-Sky after he was confronted by Natasha Cloud (AP)

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Mystics Clinch Playoff Spot 🎟️Postseason-bound for first time since 2023 after Sky's loss

01:32

Caitlin Clark Drops 37 & 10 🤩

Fever star records new career-high with 8 made triples in the win

01:53

A'ja Drops 27 On Tempo 💰

Aces star was sensational in win over Toronto

01:15

Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

Wings star had career-high points in a quarter (18) in the 1st

A'ja Wilson Questionable

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A'ja Wilson (back) downgraded to questionable Sunday.

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01:59

Sparks Break 6-Game Skid

Rae Burrell drops game-high 20 points

00:24

Sydney Taylor Cold Game-Winner 🥶

Second one of the season for Sky rookie

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WNBA Commish: Some People Trying to 'Sow Divisiveness'Cathy Engelbert makes comment on debate over transgender athletes (AP)

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WNBA Stars' Big Purchases 😂Sophie Cunningham and Courtney Williams went very different directions after pay increases 📲

01:25

Who Is Mark Walter? 🧐

Why billionaire had to sell Lakers—and how it might affect Dodgers, Chelsea and more 🎥

01:58

Dream SMACK Sparks 🤯

Angel Reese perfect from the field on near triple-double 🎥

highposthoops.com•2w

Nneka Ogwumike has just made a pivotal Sparks decision a lot easierNneka Ogwumike is giving the Los Angeles Sparks no choice with a critical decision that will shape their entire future.

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🚨 Nneka Ogwumike Retiring11x WNBA All-Star says this will be her final season

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Becky Hammon Gets Tossed 🤬Aces HC was LIVID after receiving tech vs. Dream. Tap to watch 🎥

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Full Recap of Dream-Aces 🏀Stats and highlights from big Tuesday night matchup 📲

01:58

Angel's 24th Season Double-Double 🔥

Dream star leads the charge in crucial win over A'ja, Aces

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Where teams stand after Valkyries clinch 📲

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Claressa Shields' GOAT List 🐐Dak, MJ, A'ja and more get shouts from GWOAT 🎥

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Updated WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Sun officially eliminated from contention. Tap for full standings ➡️

01:53

The Spectacle Takes Down Aces 🥽

Miles puts up 23 points to spoil A'ja's 32-point night 🎥

01:58

Sparks-Mystics Highlights

08/15/2026

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Caitlin Makes WNBA History 📝Fastest player EVER to 700 assists

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Latest WNBA Playoff Picture 🖼️Breaking down updated postseason bracket after Aces clinch

Aces Clinch Playoff Spot 🎰

Las Vegas Aces

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@LVAces

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 ♠️♦️ After tonight's win, the Las Vegas Aces have officially clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs! 2026 Aces Playoffs presented by @Ally

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01:53

Jackie Young Drops 32 👊

A'ja Wilson supports with 15 PTS

01:53

Sabrina Leads NY To Victory 🏆

Ionescu dropped 20 against Los Angeles

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Breaking NewsFever All-Stars Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell disappointed by home fans booing coach Stephanie White (AP)

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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•3w

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•3w

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•1mo

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•1mo

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

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Sparks-Sky Highlights

07/17/2026

00:59

🚨 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 ⚡

WNBA

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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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McBride Outduels Ogwumike 🥊

Minnesota increases lead for No. 1 spot in league 🎥

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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 ➡️

02:00

Sparks-Dream Highlights

07/13/2026

highposthoops.com•2mo

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)

highposthoops.com•2mo

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

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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 📸

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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•2mo

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

highposthoops.com•2mo

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•2mo

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•2mo

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.