It’s been a historic week for the Los Angeles Sparks, filled with disappointment, optimism and a vision for the franchise’s future.
The first event was the hardest one to deal with. The WNBA Draft Lottery took place on Sunday, and despite the Sparks having the highest odds of securing the top selection at 44. 2 percent, they walked away with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
With UConn’s Paige Bueckers viewed as the clear No. 1 pick and a generational talent, missing out on her is a devastating blow for an organization that needs that kind of excitement surrounding it.
To be clear, the No. 2 pick will present the Sparks with plenty of exciting prospects to choose from, like USC’s Kiki Iriafen or Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles. But Bueckers’ status is similar to that of Caitlin Clark, a clear No. 1 pick—who the Sparks just missed out on. The Dallas Wings can rejoice in having the opportunity to draft Paige, and the Sparks will have to move on.
A state-of-the-art facility is coming to LA
A point of contention amongst Sparks fans has been the desire for the team to have their own practice facility. The Sparks currently have to run practices at El Camino College, working around the college’s schedule. This pales in comparison to teams like the Las Vegas Aces, who…
