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Dream’s Angel Reese has perfect explanation for historic rebounding feat

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The day Angel Reese does not get a single rebound is the day the Milky Way burns to smithereens. Reese had a historic performance for the Atlanta Dream on Monday, grabbing a career-high 26 rebounds, including eight off the offensive glass, against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena to set a new league record […] The post Dream’s Angel Reese has perfect explanation for historic rebounding feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why coaching Nneka Ogwumike is a ‘gift’ for Lynne Roberts

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks sent shockwaves through the WNBA world when it was announced that former franchise star Nneka Ogwumike was returning to the only other team she had ever known prior to playing the past two seasons with the Seattle Storm. For Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts, having Ogwumike on the […] The post Why coaching Nneka Ogwumike is a ‘gift’ for Lynne Roberts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nneka Ogwumike’s sudden injury absence gets crucial update per Lynne Roberts

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The Los Angeles Sparks will be without star forward Nneka Ogwumike for the second game on their current road trip as she was ruled out due to a hand injury. But while Ogwumike will miss the Sparks’ game against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday, head coach Lynne Roberts was confident in that it’s not […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s sudden injury absence gets crucial update per Lynne Roberts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Storm announce important signing on Friday

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The Seattle Storm have not had the best start to the season as they try to build chemistry within a new team. In hopes of bringing some more energy to the court, they recently signed a familiar face to a hardship contract, Joyner Holmes. Holmes returns to the Storm after two stints with them in […] The post Storm announce important signing on Friday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike moves into top 5 in WNBA all-time scoring list vs. Mercury

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Nneka Ogwumike and the Los Angeles Sparks looked to return to the win column as they visited the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday. The Sparks were coming off a loss to the Toronto Tempo, 106-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday despite the 28-point explosion of Kelsey Plum, who has been on a […] The post Sparks’ Nneka Ogwumike moves into top 5 in WNBA all-time scoring list vs. Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ariel Atkins set to return to Sparks’ lineup after concussion protocol stint

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The Los Angeles Sparks are looking to get back in the win column as they embark on a four-game road trip, beginning with a matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday. And it appears as if the Sparks will have reinforcements on the injury front in the form of starting shooting guard Ariel Atkins who […] The post Ariel Atkins set to return to Sparks’ lineup after concussion protocol stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby sound off on ‘pick your poison’ attack

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LOS ANGELES – A three-game losing streak is not something a team wants to start off a new season, and the Los Angeles Sparks kept that from happening, grabbing a 99-95 win against the Toronto Tempo on Friday. Helping lead the way for the Sparks was Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby who combined for 46 […] The post Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby sound off on ‘pick your poison’ attack appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ariel Atkins ruled out for Sparks’ 1st game vs. Tempo

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The Los Angeles Sparks have a pair of home games to close out the first week of the 2026 WNBA season, both of them against the Toronto Tempo in what will be the Sparks’ first-ever meeting against the new expansion franchise. However, the Sparks are going to be short-handed as starting shooting guard Ariel Atkins […] The post Ariel Atkins ruled out for Sparks’ 1st game vs. Tempo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nneka Ogwumike’s stern mic drop after poor defensive effort in Aces loss

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LOS ANGELES – Saturday marked Nneka Ogwumike’s first game back with the Los Angeles Sparks since returning to the team in free agency this offseason, but it didn’t go according to plan. The Sparks were blitzed by the Las Vegas Aces, 105-78, a loss in which the teams’s defense seemed non-existent. The Sparks’ issues on […] The post Nneka Ogwumike’s stern mic drop after poor defensive effort in Aces loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Valkyries Send Message to Kate Martin Amid Sparks Signing

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Before the 2026 season got underway, the Golden State Valkyries decided to cut ties with guard Kate Martin. As she prepares to embark on the next chapter of her career, the franchise decided to make a nice gesture in her honor.On May 10th, the Valkyries’ social media team made multiple posts for Martin. They thanked […] The post Valkyries Send Message to Kate Martin Amid Sparks Signing appeared first on HEAVY.

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The ‘rhythm’ approach new Sparks guard Ariel Atkins brings

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ThIt was a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Sparks who reshuffled their roster a bit in an effort to get back to the franchise’s former glory days of being a perennial championship contender. While the biggest move the Sparks made was to bring back Nneka Ogwumike in free agency, one potential under the radar […] The post The ‘rhythm’ approach new Sparks guard Ariel Atkins brings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Storm’s Talisa Rhea ‘really excited’ about Flau’jae Johnson trade with Valkyries

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The Golden State Valkyries grabbed attention during the WNBA Draft on Monday after trading eighth overall pick Flau’jae Johnson to the Seattle Storm in exchange for 16th overall pick Marta Suarez and a second-round pick in 2028. Many were dumbfounded by the Valkyries’ decision, as Johnson could be a foundational piece for the squad after […] The post Storm’s Talisa Rhea ‘really excited’ about Flau’jae Johnson trade with Valkyries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Did Kelsey Plum Take $1 Pay Cut With Los Angeles Sparks To Avoid California’s Millionaire Tax Bracket?

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Kelsey Plum is the newest member of the Los Angeles Sparks. The veteran WNBA point guard signed a one-year deal with the organization worth exactly one dollar less than $1,000,000. Why? Great question. Plum took less money to help the Sparks sign better talent around here through WNBA free agency. However, the exact dollar amount […] The post Did Kelsey Plum Take $1 Pay Cut With Los Angeles Sparks To Avoid California’s Millionaire Tax Bracket? appeared first on BroBible.

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Sparks re-sign locker room favorite to camp contract

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The Los Angeles Sparks have revamped their roster this offseason starting with bringing back former franchise cornerstone Nneka Ogwumike, signing veteran guard Erica Wheeler and trading Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins. Some continuity is needed, however, and the Sparks addressed that with the re-signing of veteran forward Emma Cannon. Emma Cannon’s […] The post Sparks re-sign locker room favorite to camp contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Storm sign 2-time All-Star center Stefanie Dolson

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The Seattle Storm have experienced sort of a roster exodus this offseason with the departures of Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams and Erica Wheeler. Ogwumike and Wheeler left for the Sparks, Diggins signed with the Chicago Sky and Williams is meeting with other interested teams. But the Storm have made a couple of free […] The post Storm sign 2-time All-Star center Stefanie Dolson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sparks reunite with veteran guard in latest free agency move

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It’s been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Sparks so far. With an abridged timeline due to the CBA negotiations, there’s only about a week before the start of training camp. The Sparks struck early in WNBA free agency, agreeing to terms with former franchise star Nneka Ogwumike. After also agreeing to re-sign Dearica […] The post Sparks reunite with veteran guard in latest free agency move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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