Los Angeles Sparks
Coverage of Los Angeles Sparks in the Nexus archive.
- Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani, AP source says
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for a 2026 first-round draft pick, Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round pick. The deal was finalized before Sunday’s trade deadline, with Plum sidelined due to injury and the Sparks struggling without her, while the Mercury aim to rebuild after a 2025 Finals appearance.
- Kamala Harris attends Los Angeles Sparks game, gives an insufferable, uninspiring speech to the team
Kamala Harris attended a Los Angeles Sparks game and delivered a speech to the team. The WNBA has been associated with left-wing activism, including supporting Democratic politicians and opposing Republican ownership. Harris's speech was described as insufferable and uninspiring, with critics highlighting its weak PR value for the league.
- Fever coach Stephanie White rules out Caitlin Clark despite star saying she feels 100 percent physically
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's star player, returned from a lingering back injury and played 16 minutes in a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, reporting she felt physically strong. Despite Clark's positive assessment, coach Stephanie White decided to rest her for the subsequent matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, citing 'rest' as the reason on the official injury report. Clark criticized the limited playing time strategy, stating it hindered her ability to establish game flow.
- Stephanie White gives Caitlin Clark status update ahead of Fever-Sparks, but her next move raises questions
Caitlin Clark is set to return for the Indiana Fever's game against the Los Angeles Sparks but will be rested for the following matchup with the Phoenix Mercury. Coach Stephanie White disclosed a workload management plan, alternating Clark's and Aliyah Boston's availability due to back injuries, prioritizing Clark's long-term health despite potential criticism.
- Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is hopeful to return against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday but may avoid playing in a potential back-to-back game against the Phoenix Storm. She is rehabbing from a back injury that sidelined her in June and has not yet been medically cleared to play. Coach Stephanie White emphasized cautious decision-making based on medical advice.
- Sky forward Rickea Jackson undergoes surgery for torn ACL
Sky forward Rickea Jackson underwent surgery for a torn left anterior cruciate ligament, suffered May 17 against the Lynx. She was performing at her career best before the injury, averaging 18 points and 1.8 blocks per game. The Sky have lost nine of their last 10 games without her, and Jackson remains under contract with the team through 2027.