The Los Angeles Sparks are quietly crushing free agency.
All eyes have been on the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces – rightfully so – as they put together All-Star rosters. But the Sparks are creating their own strong squad.
The new-look Los Angeles team may not lead to the instant titles New York and Las Vegas fans are anticipating. Still, after missing the playoffs the last two seasons, the Sparks are getting back on track.
A historic WNBA franchise with three titles, LA has not been the same since the 2021 offseason. Candace Parker and Chelsea Gray left during free agency, and then a series of bad decisions by former coach Derek Fisher plagued the team.
But in 2023, things are looking up.
New coach Curt Miller has signed impactful free agents and traded for an All-Star, and he is expected to re-sign two other top players.
The first headline-grabbing move Miller made was bringing 12-year veteran guard Jasmine Thomas with him from Connecticut to LA. Thomas missed most of last season for the Sun with an ACL injury, but now that she’s healthy, the 33-year-old makes a great addition to the Sparks roster.
Thomas had been consistent over the last few seasons prior…
