Even though the Los Angeles Sparks aren’t that good this season and rookie Cameron Brink is out due to an injury, WNBA fans can still catch this team at their usual home court for the foreseeable future. With a new deal extending their stay at the Crypto.com Arena, the team will still remain in a familiar place for everyone to watch them.
The Sparks, one of the original WNBA teams founded in 1996, wrapped up their 2023-24 season on a disappointing note. Under the leadership of head coach Curt Miller, who previously guided the Connecticut Sun to the 2022 WNBA Finals, Los Angeles faced a challenging situation all throughout that campaign.
The season started with a win, but the team then dropped the next two games to the Las Vegas Aces. June saw an uneven performance, with the Sparks alternating wins and losses. July proved particularly difficult, as the team lost six games in a row to start the month.
However, the Sparks demonstrated resilience, bouncing back with a six-game winning streak in August. Unfortunately, they were unable to maintain this momentum, losing their final three games of the month. Entering September, the Sparks were fighting for the eighth and final playoff spot, but ultimately fell short, finishing one game out of the postseason for the third consecutive year.
Despite the team’s struggles, the Sparks’ players continued to showcase their talent, with several earning individual accolades throughout the season. The organization remains committed to building a championship-caliber team and providing their dedicated fans with an exciting brand of basketball.
Los Angeles Sparks Sign Five-Year Deal To Remain at Crypto.com Arena
More popularly known as home to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Crypto.com Arena has also served the Sparks for quite some time. According to a report by ESPN, it looks like the WNBA team will continue playing there.
“We’ve made a lot of history in this building, and I’m excited to witness more defining moments in the future,” Sparks managing partner and governor Eric Holoman said.
The said deal will give the Los Angeles Sparks a home until 2029. In a way, this will help the team enough time to build a contender in the coming seasons and draw fans to their games, much like what Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has done for her franchise.
LA Sparks forward Rickea Jackson (2) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
It remains what to be seen how the Sparks’ future will shape out in those five years. What’s certain, though, is they are assured of a home as they continue building a roster that can win it all in the WNBA.
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