Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, right, tries to shoot as Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas defends during the first half on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. “The Sparks, with what we’ve gone through the past four years, I think moving forward we’re in a position to create a really great foundation for getting back to where we need to go.” Katie Lou …
Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, shown her shooting a free throw against the Chicago Sky on May 6, finished with 24 points in an 85-77 win over the Seattle Storm on Saturday. Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points to lead four players in double figures and the Sparks clamped down in the fourth quarter to beat the Seattle Storm 85-77 on Saturday …
Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike moves the ball during the game against the Chicago Sky on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. She starred in a WNBA Sports Illustrated swimsuit spread this season and she led the Sparks with 18 points and 7.7 rebounds entering Thursday’s game. While Parker brought her hometown Sky its first WNBA championship, Ogwumike was left to carry the Sparks …
Candace Parker, the Sparks star and reigning WNBA defensive player of the year, has agreed to play with the Chicago Sky, according to reports from multiple media outlets, ending a 13-year career with the Sparks that started when Parker was the No. The 34-year-old forward was one of several free-agent priorities for the Sparks and head coach Derek Fisher, who …