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sports4 days ago•2 min saved

Reese Sets Rebound Records as Dream Top Sparks in 78-71 Win

Angel Reese set a WNBA single-game rebound record with 26 boards and, four days later, pushed the season total rebounds mark to 458 as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71. The win improves Atlanta to 25-13 and keeps them No. 4 in the playoff standings, a half-game behind the Aces for No. 3. Reese had previously become the first player with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals without missing a shot. Atlanta next faces Connecticut before a three-week World Cup break.

via Bleacher Report|

#angel-reese #atlanta-dream #los-angeles-sparks

sports7 days ago•3 min saved

Reese Calls Out Toy Thrown on Court During Dream's Blowout Win

During the Atlanta Dream's 124-88 rout of the Los Angeles Sparks, Angel Reese pointed out the person who tossed a neon-green sex toy onto the court, shouting “Right there! Get him!” while delivering a 9-for-9 shooting night (20 points) with 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals as the Dream set a franchise scoring record. The moment followed a string of similar on-court toy incidents at WNBA games.

via New York Post|

#angel-reese #atlanta-dream #los-angeles-sparks

sports7 days ago•6 min saved

Sex toy on court rekindles WNBA drama as Angel Reese reacts

During the Dream–Sparks game in Los Angeles, a sex toy was hurled onto the court in the third quarter, and Angel Reese quickly called out the incident; the moment echoes last summer’s wave of toy-throwing across WNBA games that led to two arrests and drew broad attention, highlighting ongoing tensions over rivalry, star power, and league governance.

via Fox News|

#angel-reese #atlanta-dream #los-angeles-sparks

sports8 days ago•4 min saved

Green sex toy disrupts WNBA game as suspect flees court

During a Dream–Sparks game at Crypto.com Arena, a green sex toy was hurled onto the court, prompting quick security action and a fleeing suspect; the incident follows last year’s string of disruptions and the league’s warning that fans throwing objects face ejections, a minimum one-year ban, and possible arrest.

via New York Post|

#atlanta-dream #los-angeles-sparks #on-court-incident

sports25 days ago•10 min saved

Plum Trade Rocks the WNBA Deadline as Sparks Land Makani and Picks

The 2026 WNBA trade deadline produced the marquee move: the Los Angeles Sparks sent five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani plus a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder. The swap gives Plum a fresh path toward free agency in Phoenix and hands Los Angeles cost-controlled depth and future draft capital, potentially including two lottery picks if Phoenix misses the playoffs. Other notable deals included Aneesah Morrow to Toronto (with the Sun receiving Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick) and Chloe Bibby to Minnesota, while the Connecticut Sun were viewed as a loser for their tanking stance. Nate Tibbetts lands in the middle as both a winner and loser, depending on how well his system maximizes the new talent. Overall, the deadline was quieter than expected, but Plum’s arrival dominated headlines and reshaped late-season trajectories and free-agent dynamics.

via NBC Sports|

#kelsey-plum #los-angeles-sparks #phoenix-mercury

sports26 days ago•9 min saved

Lynx Stay on Top by Staying Put as Quiet WNBA Deadline Sparks Late Playoff Buzz

The WNBA trade deadline passed quietly with only two deals, but the ripple effects matter: the Minnesota Lynx chose not to trade and remain atop the standings behind a strong rookie year from Olivia Miles; the Phoenix Mercury acquired Kelsey Plum in hopes of a late playoff push, with long‑term retention still in question; the Los Angeles Sparks moved to a rebuild by trading Plum for future assets; Aneesah Morrow left the Sun in a deal that further waters down Connecticut’s roster; and the Liberty stood pat while the tight No. 8 seed race remains unsettled, leaving several teams within a game for Nos. 9–13 and a real shot at the postseason in the stretch run.

via CBS Sports|

#los-angeles-sparks #minnesota-lynx #phoenix-mercury

sports26 days ago•5 min saved

Kelsey Plum Heads West as WNBA Shuffle Intensifies Front-Office Drama

Kelsey Plum is traded from the Los Angeles Sparks to the Phoenix Mercury in a three-team deal that also sent Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas and included the Sparks’ 2025 No. 2 pick; Phoenix adds Plum with a potential path to re-signing her, while Los Angeles confronts management shakeups and a fragile playoff picture as Plum’s free-agency plans loom.

via Defector|

#kelsey-plum #los-angeles-sparks #phoenix-mercury

sports27 days ago•5 min saved

Plum lands in Phoenix on midseason blockbuster swap

Hours before the WNBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and 2027 first-round and 2028 second-round picks. Plum, who had career-best averages of 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game before an injury sidelined her, joins a Mercury team fighting for a playoff spot as LA pursues a rebuild. The deal marks only the fourth midseason All-Star trade in WNBA history.

via foxnews.com|

#basketball #kelsey-plum #los-angeles-sparks

sports27 days ago•7 min saved

Plum trade signals Sparks’ rebuild, boosts Phoenix’s playoff push

The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani and a pair of future draft picks (2027 first-round, 2028 second-round) ahead of the WNBA trade deadline. Plum, who has battled injuries but was averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists this season, joins a Phoenix lineup led by Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper as the Mercury fight to stay in playoff contention. Los Angeles, mired in a rebuild after a disappointing season, acquires young assets to shape the future. CBS Sports grades the swap with Sparks receiving an A and Mercury a D, arguing Phoenix overpaid for a short-term rental.

via CBS Sports|

#kelsey-plum #los-angeles-sparks #monique-akoa-makani

sports27 days ago•1 min saved

Mercury land Kelsey Plum in win-now trade

The Phoenix Mercury acquired guard Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks for guard Monique Akoa Makani, plus a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder, adding Plum who averages 23.9 points and 6.4 assists this season and has been out since June 21 with a leg injury. The Sparks sit at 10-17 and fired their GM as they rebuild; Plum, a pending free agent, could help Phoenix's playoff push as they contend with injuries and roster changes ahead of the deadline.

via Bleacher Report|

#kelsey-plum #los-angeles-sparks #phoenix-mercury

sports29 days ago•3 min saved

Kelsey Plum Trade Radar: 3 Teams in the Mix Ahead of the WNBA Deadline

The Los Angeles Sparks are reportedly shopping Kelsey Plum ahead of the WNBA midseason deadline, with interest from multiple teams. Plum is having a career year (about 23.9 points and 6.4 assists per game) but has dealt with injuries, and potential destinations discussed include Golden State Valkyries as the best fit, Dallas Wings as a strong option, and Washington Mystics as a dark horse, with contract and re-signing considerations weighing on any deal.

via SB Nation|

#golden-state-valkyries #kelsey-plum #los-angeles-sparks

sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Shoe Gate and Front-Office Shakeups Define a Wild WNBA Week

A wild WNBA week featured 'Shoe Gate'—Betnijah Laney-Hamilton tossing a shoe to help Jonquel Jones during a Liberty‑Tempo game—sparking chatter about intent and safety; fan mobilization after online harassment of Chelsea Gray led to a Hilton Grand Vacations employee's firing; Chicago Sky faced internal tension as Skylar Diggins questioned resources and took a benching/health stance; Los Angeles Sparks announced a front-office shakeup with GM Reagan Peebly's departure as the trade deadline nears; the episodes underscore the league’s No Space for Hate initiative and the growing power of its passionate fan base.

via NBC Sports|

#chicago-sky #fan-activism #los-angeles-sparks

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Clark Returns From Back Injury, Fever Struggled With Minutes in Loss to Sparks

Caitlin Clark came back from a back injury for Indiana but was kept on a minutes-restriction, playing 16 minutes and scoring 9 points as the Fever fell 106-92 to the Los Angeles Sparks; the plan is to ease her back into game shape to protect her health, which made it hard for her to build a rhythm with frequent substitutions, and Indiana hopes to increase her minutes in upcoming games.

via IndyStar|

#back-injury #caitlin-clark #indiana-fever

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Clark Out for Fever vs Sparks with Back Injury, White Announces

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a back injury, and coach Stephanie White said there’s no timetable for her return. Clark left the Fever’s June 24 game vs. the Phoenix Mercury with the back issue, a situation that comes amid controversy including being left off the WNBA’s 30th-anniversary poster and a separate on-court incident that led to a one-game suspension for Alyssa Thomas; Clark had been among the league’s top scorers and playmakers in recent games.

via Fox News|

#caitlin-clark #indiana-fever #injury

sports3 months ago•33 min saved

Plum's Ankle Sprain Tests Sparks' Depth Ahead of Mystics Showdown

Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum sprained her ankle in practice and will miss at least a week, forcing the team to lean on its depth as they prepare for a clash with the Washington Mystics (and a matchup with the Connecticut Sun). Plum, who leads the league with 26.8 PPG and adds 6.3 assists on high efficiency (58.9% FG, 48.8% 3PT), will be evaluated in a week, prompting teammates like Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby to step up as Sparks adjust offensively.

via PFSN|

#ankle-sprain #kelsey-plum #los-angeles-sparks