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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks will have a fully healthy roster for only the second time this season as they face off against the Dallas Wings on Friday.

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Plum returns with 27, but Wings win to reach 7-3

Kelsey Plum scored 27 points in her return from a three-game injury absence, but it wasn't enough as the Wings beat the Sparks behind a career-high 14 assists from Paige Bueckers and season-high 30 points from Arike Ogunbowale.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Final Injury Report for Wings-Sparks: Will Kelsey Plum, Rae Burrell Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Friday night as they host the Dallas Wings in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 4-5 record after losing at home to the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday night.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 4

Rae Burrell set to play in Wings clash after brief injury scare

The Los Angeles Sparks received a double-dose of good news on Thursday with Kelsey Plum set to make her injury return against the Dallas Wings on Friday, and with Rae Burrell not appearing on the injury report after a brief scare at the very end of the team’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday.

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Kelsey Plum News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 4

Sparks share encouraging Kelsey Plum injury update before Wings game

Kelsey Plum is making significant progress in her recovery from injury as the Los Angeles Sparks look forward to her inevitable return. Plum sprained her ankle last week as she has been on the sidelines following her last on-court appearance on May 23.

WNBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Cameron Brink Facing Serious Punishment From WNBA

Cameron Brink could be facing a fine from the WNBA after an intense moment during the Los Angeles Sparks’ 79-69 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / June 3

WNBA Punishment Awaits Cameron Brink After LA Sparks Game

Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks lost to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night, 79-69. It's L.A.'s second straight loss, dropping the team to 4-5 on the season.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Cameron Brink After Heated Altercation in Sparks Game: 'I'm Not Afraid of Anybody'

Cameron Brink and Nalyssa Smith had a heated moment during the game between the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night. The third-year Sparks center made it clear after the matchup that she does not fear anyone.

Kelsey Plum News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Kelsey Plum Injury Update: Sparks Coach Has No Timetable for Return

Kelsey Plum was diagnosed with an ankle sprain after suffering it during a practice session. Lynne Roberts shared an update on her star guard's status.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 3

Sparks’ Cameron Brink issues stern message after heated battle with NaLyssa Smith

The Los Angeles Sparks ran out of steam in the fourth quarter, losing to the Las Vegas Aces, 79-69, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Sparks stayed afloat throughout the game, even though A’ja Wilson was dominating on both ends of the floor.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 2

Kelsey Plum gets encouraging injury update from Lynne Roberts

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks avoided a worst case scenario when it was revealed that star guard Kelsey Plum’s recent injury was not as severe as it could have been.

Lynne Roberts News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 30

Lynne Roberts’ brutal admission after disappointing loss to lowly Sun

The Connecticut Sun may have come into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks as the worst team in the WNBA record-wise at 1-8, but you couldn’t tell that from the way they handed the Sparks a loss to end the current road trip.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 30

Why Cameron Brink should tap into Batman villain persona amid facial injury

Prior to the Los Angeles Sparks’ game against the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, head coach Lynne Roberts was asked about Cameron Brink’s mask she donned following an elbow to the face last weekend against the Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Sun: Will Kelsey Plum, Brittney Griner Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Connecticut Sun in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Saturday’s game with a 4-3 record after defeating the Washington Mystics on the road Friday night.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 30

Sparks ride high-octane offense into encounter vs. Sun

Erica Wheeler and Nneka Ogwumike helped the Los Angeles Sparks continue their recent surge and survive the first game without Kelsey Plum. The Sparks hope to see another productive showing from the duo when they visit the league-worst Connecticut Sun on Saturday night in Hartford, Conn.

WNBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Los Angeles Sparks Beat Washington Mystics To Notch Up Third Consecutive Win

The WNBA season is in full flow at the moment. With the likes of Paige Bueckers spitting fire on the hardwood, the fans’ interests have doubled over the last few weeks.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / May 30

WNBA game notes: Nneka Ogwumike passes Lisa Leslie to, fittingly, become the Los Angeles Sparks’ all-time leader in field goals

WASHINGTON — A very cool moment in Los Angeles Sparks history happened Friday night. When you talk about the history of the WNBA, Lisa Leslie is one of the first people you think of.

Kelsey Plum News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

How ‘pissed off’ Kelsey Plum has responded to ankle injury

The Los Angeles Sparks will be without star guard Kelsey Plum at least for the next three games after she suffered an ankle injury during practice this past Tuesday.

Kelsey Plum News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Mystics: Will Kelsey Plum Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Washington Mystics in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 3-3 record after defeating the Las Vegas Aces on the road on Saturday night.

Kelsey Plum News / Field Level Media / May 28

Sparks hope others can make up for loss of Kelsey Plum vs. Mystics

The Los Angeles Sparks were beginning to show signs of recovery from a slow start, only to see Kelsey Plum injure her ankle. The Sparks will be without Plum for at least a week and hope they can find enough offense to compensate for the WNBA's top scorer Friday night when they visit the Washington Mystics in a matchup of .500 teams.

WNBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 27