Tag: Los Angeles Sparks

Kelsey Plum Traded to Phoenix Mercury in Blockbuster Deal Ahead of WNBA Trade Deadline

Brandon King

One of the biggest moves of the 2026 WNBA season is official. The Phoenix Mercury have acquired five-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks in a blockbuster trade completed ahead of the league’s trade deadline, according to multiple reports. Trade Details Phoenix Mercury receive: Los Angeles Sparks receive: The move gives Phoenix another elite offensive weapon as the Mercury position themselves for a championship push during the second half of the season. Plum appeared in 12 games for the Sparks this season, averaging a career-high 23.9 points…

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Lisa Leslie to Receive Statue Outside of Crypto.com Arena

Brandon King

Basketball icon Lisa Leslie is set to receive one of the sport’s highest honors later this year when a statue in her likeness is unveiled outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The tribute recognizes Leslie’s extraordinary impact on the game and her lasting legacy with the Los Angeles Sparks, the WNBA, and women’s basketball as a whole. She will join an elite group of Lakers and Los Angeles sports legends immortalized outside the arena, cementing her place among the city’s all-time greats. Leslie’s résumé speaks for itself. During her…

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Angel Reese vs. Rickea Jackson Drama: Total Pro Sports Gets It Wrong

Brandon King

Last night during the Los Angeles Sky and Chicago Sky matchup, the Sky’s Rebecca Allen and Rickea Jackson of the Sparks were battling for position on a rebound and Jackson took exception to the level of physicality Allen brought on the play. Words were exchanged between the two leading Angel Reese to step in an attempt to difuse the situation.  This led to words exchanged between Jackson and Reese leading to Jackson pushing Reese’s hand away as she appeared to try and separate the players.  Ultimately everyone was separated with…

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”Sparks” Puma MB.03 coming early April

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway of LaMelo Ball’s third signature shoe is inspired by the Los Angeles Sparks.  It sports a volt upper with purple and orange splashed throughout. LaMelo branding appears on the tongue and rear heel. A yellow, NITROFOAM-equipped midsole and purple rubber outsole completes the aesthetic.  As it currently stands, the “Sparks” Puma MB.03 is scheduled to debut April 5, 2024 at puma.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 125 USD sticker price.  PUMA MB.03 379898-01 $125 5 April 2024

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