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Sparks' Final Bow: Ogwumike Tears Up, Roberts Gone, League Shifts | Beatline Sparks
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The Los Angeles Sparks finish 16-28 and miss the playoffs after a heartbreaking 76-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on September 25, 2026. Nneka Ogwumike retires with 17 points and 15 rebounds in her final game, while Kaitlyn Chen scores 18 for Golden State.
Head coach Lynne Roberts is dismissed following two consecutive missed playoff appearances. The Sparks sit 6th in the Western Conference Division. Key players discussed include Nneka Ogwumike, Kaitlyn Chen, Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, and Kiah…
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