The Los Angeles Sparks are still waiting for their first taste of WNBA action in 2025. With just one preseason game on the calendar, a highly anticipated showdown against the Golden State Valkyries, the excitement is high.
For the fans, 2025 is a first glimpse of a retooled team aiming to make a serious splash this season. Let’s break down the Sparks’ projected depth chart and take a closer look at who might be leading the charge this year.
Los Angeles Sparks 2025 Roster Breakdown
The Sparks have reloaded their roster with a mix of young talent and proven stars heading into the 2025 WNBA season. From the 2025 WNBA Draft, the team added exciting prospects like Sarah Ashlee Barker, Liatu King, and Sania Feagin.
Here is what the Sparks’ roster looks like heading into 2025:
| Guards |
| Kelsey Plum |
| Aari McDonald |
| Odyssey Sims |
| Rae Burrell |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker |
| Shaneice Swain |
| Julie Allemand |
| Forwards/Centers |
| Rickea Jackson |
| Azurá Stevens |
| Dearica Hamby |
| Emma Cannon |
| Sania Feagin |
| Liatu King |
| Cameron Brink |
| Mercedes Russell |
| Maria Kliundikova |
The team’s new rookie core is expected to bring energy and depth across multiple positions to provide valuable support to the core rotation.
Beyond the draft picks, one of the biggest offseason moves was the acquisition of Plum. In a headline-making three-team trade involving the Las Vegas Aces, Seattle Storm, and the Sparks, Plum landed in Los Angeles, signaling a bold new direction for the franchise.
“With all due respect, we finished last last year, so everything that we did last year was thrown out the window. I was brought here for a reason,” Plum said about joining the Sparks.
The veteran guard averaged 17.8 points per game last season with the Aces and is known for her sharp shooting, clutch performances, and playmaking ability. The Sparks are counting on her to be a go-to scorer and leader on the floor as they aim to reestablish themselves as playoff contenders.
Other Important Players of the Los Angeles Sparks
One of the most important players on Los Angeles’ roster is Brink. In her rookie season last year, Brink averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds across 15 games and is expected to bring the same energy early this season when she returns from her season-ending injury.
Unfortunately, Brink is not expected to return until sometime in June due to her knee injury. Her absence leaves a gap in the team’s frontcourt presence, but the Sparks still have key players to step up.
Hamby is one of those essential players — coming off a strong season where she averaged 17.3 points per game, Hamby brings scoring, rebounding, and veteran leadership.
This season, Hamby’s role becomes even more critical as the team navigates the early stretch without Brink. If Hamby continues her high-level production, she could be the anchor the Sparks need to remain competitive and push for a playoff spot.
