1997
Los Angeles, California
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2025 Record 21-23 (.477) • 2024 Record: 8-32 (.200)
2 Year Record: 29-55 (.345)
Three (2001, 2002, 2016). Finals (2003, 2017)
Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike
Guards: Kelsey Plum, Rae Burrell
Forwards: Rickea Jackson, Dearica Hamby, Cameron Brink, Azura Stevens, Emma Cannon, Sania Feagin
Head Coach: Lynne Roberts
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OUTSTANDING TRADES
INCOMING: No. 24: Acquired from the Seattle Storm as part of the blockbuster three-team trade that brought Kelsey Plum to Los Angeles.
OUTGOING: No. 3: The Sparks traded this pick to acquire Kia Nurse and the 2024 No. 4 pick (used for Rickea Jackson). 2026 3rd Round Pick: Traded to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Lexie Brown.
2026 Draft Picks
Round 2: 20th, 24th
Round 3: 35th
2026 WNBA Mock
2026 Actual WNBA Draft
Draft Grade:
Instant Analysis:
One-Month Check-In:
End-of-Season Review:
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2029?
OUTSTANDING TRADES
INCOMING: No. 9: Acquired as part of the three-team trade with the Storm and Aces that brought in Kelsey Plum. No. 21: Los Angeles acquired the 2025 No. 21 draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick for Lexie Brown.
OUTGOING: No. 2 and No. 13: The Los Angeles Sparks traded these two picks as part of the three-team trade involving Kelsey Plum. No.26: Seattle acquired Lexie Brown and Los Angeles’ 2025 No. 26 draft pick.
2025 Draft Picks
Round 1: 9th
Round 2: 21st
Round 3: 28th
Draft Grade: C
Instant Analysis: The Los Angeles Sparks earned a C for their draft selections, making some intriguing choices. Barker is an interesting pick—her strong career at Alabama speaks for itself, but her breakout performance against Maryland seemed to elevate her draft stock significantly. Feagin and King are solid additions, bringing frontcourt depth, though there may have been better fits available in Serena Sundell and Jordan Hobbs. While this class offers promise, the question remains whether the Sparks maximized their selections.
One-Month Check-In: Sarah Ashlee Barker has provided solid early production, especially while the Sparks dealt with injuries. Liatu King was re-signed and has brought energy in limited minutes. Sania Feagin has yet to appear in a game.
🔗 Read the Rookie Report: 1 Month Check-In.
End-of-Season Review: WNBA Rookie Report: The Final Verdict
Three-Year Check-In: Three-year check-in: Where will they be in 2028?
