The Los Angeles Sparks walked away from the 2024 WNBA Draft with not just one, but two high picks in Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson. Both these players are expected to make contributions to the Sparks this season after finishing at No.9 in the 2023 WNBA standings. 

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The Sparks are adding the 2024 Naismith Women's Defensive Player of the Year in Cameron Brink, who at 6'4 will make an immediate impact inside. 

The addition of Rickea Jackson at the No. 4 pick is also intriguing as the Sparks continue to look to add depth and size. Jackson is a 6'2 Forward who averaged 20.2 PPG while shooting 48% from FG and 33% from 3-pt FG. 

Here's a preview of the LA Sparks ahead of the 2024 WNBA Season. 

WNBA  Preview 2024 : Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks won big in the 2024 WNBA Draft by securing Cameron Brink at No.2 and Rickea Jackson at No.4 of the WNBA Draft. This season will start a new era for the Sparks as they look to rebuild following the retirement of WNBA legend, Candace Parker. 

Candace Parker was the No.1 Pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft and also won Rookie of the Year in that season. Parker is also responsible for leading the Sparks to their last WNBA Championship in 2016. 

This past season the Sparks finished at No.9 in the WNBA standings with a record of 17-23, leaving them one spot short of clinching a playoff spot. The sparks have not clinched a playoff berth since 2020, which was also their least winning season with a record of 15-7.

Brink and Jackson are expected to bring some new excitement to this franchise as they are both proven scores with pro skills and the added rim protection of Brink can not be matched. The Sparks have the opportunity to build a solid young core with this years draft picks and Zia Cooke of South Carolina form the 2023 WNBA Draft. 

Final rosters will be decided prior to opening day which is scheduled for May 14, the Sparks first regular season game is May 15 vs. the Atlanta Dream. 

LA Sparks Roster 2024

Here's a look at the LA Sparks roster during the 2024 training camp. Rosters will be finalized for the 2024 WNBA Season by opening night on May 14.  

Team Roster

                          NAME    POS    AGE    HT    WT    COLLEGE

• Julie Allemand    G    27    5' 8"    147 lbs    --
• Monique Billings    F    27    6' 4"    192 lbs    UCLA
• Cameron Brink    F    --    6' 4"    --    Stanford
• Lexie Brown    G    29    5' 9"    162 lbs    Duke
• Rae Burrell    G    23    6' 2"    168 lbs    Tennessee
• Layshia Clarendon    G    32    5' 9"    158 lbs    California
• Nia Clouden    G    23    5' 9"    139 lbs    Michigan State
• Zia Cooke    G    23    5' 9"    163 lbs    South Carolina
• Blake Dietrick    G    30    5' 10"    157 lbs    Princeton
• McKenzie Forbes    G    --    6' 0"    --    USC
• Dearica Hamby    F    30    6' 3"    189 lbs    Wake Forest
• Rickea Jackson    F    --    6' 2"    --    Tennessee
• Aari McDonald    G    25    5' 6"    141 lbs    Arizona
• Taylor Mikesell    G    24    5' 10"    150 lbs    Ohio State
• Kia Nurse    G    28    6' 0"    181 lbs    UConn
• Azura Stevens    F    28    6' 6"    180 lbs    UConn
• Stephanie Talbot    F    29    6' 1"    192 lbs    --
• Li Yueru    C    25    6' 7"    --    --

LA Sparks 2024 Draft Picks

• No.1 Overall: Cameron Brink, Stanford, Forward
• No.4 Overall: Rickea Jackson, Tennessee, Forward
• No.28 Overall: Mckenzie Forbes, USC, Guard

Los Angeles Sparks Arena  

The Sparks will begin the 2024 WNBA Season playing at the Long Beach State Walter Pyramid until June 5th.

The team will resume the rest of its season at the Crypto.com Arena following the completion  of its ongoing renovations.

When Does The 2024 WNBA Season Start?

The WNBA will tip off the 28th Regular Season on Tuesday, May 14.

LA Sparks Schedule 2024

                       Date    Home/Away    Opponent    Time

• Sat, May 4 (Preseason)    vs    Seattle    8:30 PM CDT
• Fri, May 10 (Preseason)    @    Phoenix    9:00 PM CDT
• Wed, May 15    vs    Atlanta0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Sat, May 18    @    Las Vegas0-0    2:00 PM CDT ABC
• Tue, May 21    vs    Washington0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Fri, May 24    vs    Indiana0-0    9:00 PM CDT ION
• Sun, May 26    vs    Dallas0-0    8:00 PM CDT
• Tue, May 28    @    Indiana0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Thu, May 30    @    Chicago0-0    7:00 PM CDT
• Sun, Jun 2    @    Phoenix0-0    5:00 PM CDT AZFa
• Wed, Jun 5    vs    Minnesota0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Jun 7    vs    Dallas0-0    9:00 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Jun 9    vs    Las Vegas0-0    8:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Jun 11    @    Seattle0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Jun 14    @    Minnesota0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Jun 16    @    Atlanta0-0    2:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Jun 18    @    Connecticut0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Thu, Jun 20    @    New York0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Jun 22    @    New York0-0    2:00 PM CDT ESPN
• Fri, Jun 28    @    Phoenix0-0    9:00 PM CDT ION
• Tue, Jul 2    vs    Washington0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Jul 5    vs    Las Vegas0-0    9:00 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Jul 7    vs    Phoenix0-0    6:00 PM CDT AZFa
• Tue, Jul 9    vs    Minnesota0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Sat, Jul 13    @    Dallas0-0    2:30 PM CDT
• Tue, Jul 16    vs    Seattle0-0    2:30 PM CDT
• Thu, Aug 15    vs    New York0-0    8:00 PM CDT ESPN
• Sat, Aug 17    vs    Chicago0-0    4:00 PM CDT
• Sun, Aug 18    @    Las Vegas0-0    5:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Aug 20    @    Connecticut0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Aug 23    @    Washington0-0    6:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Aug 25    @    Dallas0-0    3:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Aug 28    vs    New York0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Sun, Sep 1    vs    Atlanta0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Sep 4    @    Indiana0-0    6:00 PM CDT
• Fri, Sep 6    @    Chicago0-0    8:30 PM CDT ION
• Sun, Sep 8    vs    Connecticut0-0    8:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Sep 10    vs    Connecticut0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Wed, Sep 11    vs    Seattle0-0    9:00 PM CDT
• Sun, Sep 15    @    Seattle0-0    5:00 PM CDT
• Tue, Sep 17    vs    Phoenix0-0    9:30 PM CDT AZFa
• Thu, Sep 19    @    Minnesota0-0    6:00 PM CDT

How Many Games Are In The WNBA Season?

The WNBA regular season will feature a record-high 40 games per team for the second consecutive season, with each team playing 20 home games and 20 away games.

WNBA Teams List

There are currently 12 teams in the WNBA, here's a look at the full list. 

Eastern Conference

• Atlanta Dream
• Chicago Sky
• Connecticut Sun
• Indiana Fever
• New York Liberty
• Washington Mystics

Western Conference

• Dallas Wings
• Las Vegas Aces
• Los Angeles Sparks
• Minnesota Lynx
• Phoenix Mercury
• Seattle Storm

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