Los Angeles Sparks vs. Phoenix Mercury - September 18, 2024

PHX

85

FinalSep 17

81

LAS

Recap

Stats

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Mercury logo, Mercury 19-20, 1ST 14, 2ND 22, 3RD 28, 4TH 21, TOT 85

Mercury(19-20)

Sparks logo, Sparks 7-32, 1ST 14, 2ND 30, 3RD 10, 4TH 27, TOT 81

Sparks(7-32)

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

TOT

14

22

28

21

85

14

30

10

27

81

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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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Phoenix Mercury

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We love a Big Lex corner 3 😜 Assist of the Week | @StateFarm

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Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁

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Saylor Poffenbarger has been released by the Mercury, per the WNBA Transactions page.

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azcentral sports

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Team USA and the Mercury received some tough news on Aug. 31, regarding Kelsey Plum. https://t.co/mcXUm76yyN

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USA TODAY Sports

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Due to a leg injury, Kelsey Plum's WNBA season with the Mercury ends after just five games. https://t.co/stWa3JSszM

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01:57

Mercury Blow Out Tempo 😎

Phoenix was up 47 PTS at one point 🎥

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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

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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)

01:57

Amoore Drops 25 on Mercury 🔥

Kiki Iriafen assisted with 20 PTS for Mystics

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Dream Signing DeWanna Bonner6x All-Star heading to Atlanta after being bought out by Mercury (ESPN)

highposthoops.com•1w

WNBA playoff teams must beware of Mercury and Sky even after clinching postseasonThe Sky and Mercury could play spoiler to close out the season.

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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.

01:58

Mystics-Mercury Highlights

08/25/2026

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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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DeWanna Bonner's surprise Mercury decision is all too familiar for Fever fansDeWanna Bonner announced she's leaving the Mercury in the hopes that she can chase a championship somewhere else this season.

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DeWanna Bonner is making the Mercury regret their Kelsey Plum gambleDeWanna Bonner's shock exit from the Phoenix Mercury puts the franchise in a tough spot with Kelsey Plum.

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4 WNBA playoff teams that could sign DeWanna Bonner after surprise Mercury exitDeWanna Bonner agreed to a contract buyout with the Mercury.

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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

01:15

Paige Drops 32 on 6/6 3PM 🤯

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

01:59

Sparks Break 6-Game Skid

Rae Burrell drops game-high 20 points

01:55

Reese Drops Career-High 31 PTS 🔥

Dream star records double-double to clinch Atlanta's playoff berth

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

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Phoenix Arena's New Update 😯Suns, Mercury adding 9,266-sq. ft. exterior LED display to Mortgage Matchup Center 🎥

01:58

Fire Win Close One 😅

Bridget Carleton's clutch block and FTs seal the win over Mercury

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Mercury Retire Taurasi's Uni 🙌WNBA legend's legacy will forever be in Phoenix 🎥

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

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Basketball HOF 2027 Recap 🏀Top highlights and reaction to Saturday's ceremony ➡️

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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DT Eyeing Mercury Ownership 👀Diana Taurasi hopes to hold stake in former team within next year or two (ESPN)

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

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

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

01:59

Mystics Win 7-Straight 🏛️

Washington HALTS Kelsey Plum, Mercury's surge

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

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

02:00

Sparks Snap Lynx Win Streak ⚡️

Los Angeles pops off and defeats Minnesota

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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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Reese's 4th Straight Double-Double ♨️Atlanta takes care of Plum and Phoenix

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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 ➡️

highposthoops.com•4w

Mercury's risky Kelsey Plum gamble is already looking like a masterstrokeThe Phoenix Mercury paid a heavy price to acquire Kelsey Plum, but it's already proving to be a coup of a deal.

01:57

Mercury Trio Pop OFF 🤩

Alyssa Thomas, Plum and Kahleah Copper dominate in Kelsey's debut

Plum's 1st Mercury Points 🎯

WNBA

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IT'S OFFICIAL 🚨 Kelsey Plum scores her first bucket as a Phoenix Mercury! PHX-SEA | USA Network Tap to watch: https://t.co/lHLFMYSFcY

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

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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 📲

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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.

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Mercury’s blockbuster Kelsey Plum gamble could easily backfireThe Mercury made a bold move by trading for Kelsey Plum that could quickly come back to bite them.

01:57

Sabrina's Near Triple-Dub 🤏

Liberty star put on a clinic in Phoenix

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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 🎥

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

01:59

Mercury Stun Valks 🔥

Thomas, Copper secure comeback win combining for 52 PTS

01:57

Liberty-Sparks 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 ➡️

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 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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WNBA Star's Bron Reaction 😯Philly native Kahleah Copper was at All-Star podium when news dropped 📲

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

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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)

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

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DeWanna Bonner delivers rare Mercury bright spot with career milestoneDeWanna Bonner added another milestone to her long list of accomplishments.

02:00

DeWanna Bonner Cooks Sun 🔥

Mercury vet scores season-high 21 points to lead team to 72-63 win

01:59

Paige Drops 25 On Sparks 😮‍💨

Wings star needed all of them in win over LA

01:56

Sun-Mercury Highlights

07/17/2026

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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 ⚡

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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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01:59

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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Phoenix's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Mercury players were among Phoenix's top athletes of the century ➡️

02:00

Sparks-Dream Highlights

07/13/2026

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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.

01:56

Miles' Career-High 33 Pts😮‍💨

'The Spectacle' combines with Kayla McBride to drop 70 in win over Mercury 🎥

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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.

01:30

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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Season-defining Mercury decision looms as struggles continue The Phoenix Mercury must make a critical decision as their season goes from bad to worse.

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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 📸

01:57

Kelsey Mitchell Outduels Alyssa Thomas 🤫

Fever star drops 29 in primetime matchup

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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.

01:58

Sky-Mercury Highlights

07/07/2026

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

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.

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 🎥

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

01:59

Storm-Mercury Highlights

07/02/2026

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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 ➡️

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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.

01:59

Copper Goes Off on Tempo 😈

Mercury star drops 27 as Toronto falls 89-80 without Marina Mabrey

01:59

Kelsey Mitchell Dominates Sparks 🧨

Fever star drops 26 in Caitlin Clark's absence

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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

highposthoops.com•2mo

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.

highposthoops.com•2mo

Underrated offseason addition is finally answering glaring Mercury needThe Phoenix Mercury have finally gotten some wins and great production from Valeriane Ayayi.

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Sophie on Viral Point Meme 🤣Fever guard couldn't help herself 🎥

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Mercury HC on AT's SuspensionNate Tibbetts doesn't think WNBA conducted a 'thorough investigation'