After sitting out the 2020 season, the former All-Star MVP is ready to return to the court
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
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Sparks lose Candace Parker to Chicago; retain Nneka Ogwumike and Brittney Sykes
Candace Parker has agreed to a deal with her hometown Chicago Sky
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Sparks core Nneka Ogwumike
The move was a necessary one as the Sparks frontcourt would take a major hit if they were to lose Ogwumike
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Sparks bring Te’a Cooper back into the fold
“I really want my defense to speak volumes,” Cooper said
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Big decisions loom for the Sparks
Los Angeles aims to retain much of its core from recent seasons
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Derek Fisher set to take over in new role as general manager
In a call with media on Wednesday morning, Fisher made it clear that retaining the core is the team’s top priority
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Latricia Trammell discusses her return to the Sparks
Defensive-minded coach to remain on Derek Fisher’s coaching staff
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CSUN unable to play due to player opt-outs
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on college athletics, and the Cal State Northridge women’s basketball team became the latest casualty
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Sparks emphasize the importance of voting
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Candace Parker wins 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
MVP, Finals MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-Star Game MVP, and now Candace Parker has some new hardware to add to the collection
