Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The 2025 Los Angeles Sparks were led by Dearica Hamby and Kelsey Plum, who formed the team’s primary scoring and playmaking tandem, while Rickea Jackson and Azurá Stevens added frontcourt versatility and secondary offense. Los Angeles played at one of the league’s fastest paces and generated balanced scoring through strong ball movement and perimeter shooting, but defensive struggles, rebounding deficiencies, and difficulty containing opponents consistently undermined their overall effectiveness.
| NO. | PLAYER | POS. | HT. | WT. | BIRTH DATE | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Odyssey Sims | G | 5-8 | 155 | July 13, 1992 | Baylor |
| 1 | Sania Feagin | F | 6-3 | — | March 15, 2003 | South Carolina |
| 2 | Rickea Jackson | F | 6-2 | 175 | March 16, 2001 | Mississippi State, Tennessee |
| 4 | Liatu King | F | 5-11 | 178 | February 10, 2002 | Pitt, Notre Dame |
| 5 | Dearica Hamby | F | 6-3 | 189 | November 6, 1993 | Wake Forest |
| 7 | Shey Peddy | G | 5-7 | 146 | October 28, 1988 | Temple |
| 10 | Kelsey Plum | G | 5-8 | 145 | August 24, 1994 | Washington |
| 12 | Rae Burrell | G-F | 6-2 | 168 | June 21, 2000 | Tennessee |
| 13 | Sarah Ashlee Barker | G | 6-0 | 173 | September 10, 2001 | Georgia, Alabama |
| 20 | Julie Allemand | G | 5-10 | 152 | July 7, 1996 | — |
| 21 | Mercedes Russell | C | 6-6 | 195 | July 27, 1995 | Tennessee |
| 22 | Cameron Brink | F | 6-4 | 170 | December 31, 2001 | Stanford |
| 23 | Azura Stevens | F-C | 6-6 | 180 | February 1, 1996 | Duke, UConn |
| 24 | Alissa Pili | F | 5-11 | 235 | June 8, 2001 | USC, Utah |
| 32 | Emma Cannon | F | 6-2 | 190 | June 1, 1989 | Florida Southern College |
| 35 | Julie Vanloo | G | 5-8 | — | February 10, 1993 | — |
| — | Grace Berger | G | 5-11 | 163 | June 3, 1999 | Indiana |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Plum | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.1 | High (1.2) | 19.5 | 3.1 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 78.76 | Plum operated as the Sparks’ primary perimeter creator, combining deep shooting range with aggressive pick-and-roll attacks and improved playmaking responsibilities. Her ability to draw defensive attention opened opportunities for teammates, while her leadership as a veteran guard remained a major part of the team’s offensive structure. | WNBA All-Star (2025) |
| Dearica Hamby | Starter/Star (1.1) | 31.2 | High (1.2) | 18.4 | 7.9 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 77.62 | Hamby continued as a versatile forward who impacted nearly every possession through rebounding, transition play, defensive versatility, and attacking mismatches. Her role expanded beyond scoring as she served as a connective passer and one of the Sparks’ most reliable two-way players. | WNBA All-Star (2025) |
| Rickea Jackson | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.9 | Medium (1.1) | 14.7 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 45.54 | Jackson developed into a consistent scoring wing, using her size to create shots from the midrange and attack smaller defenders. Her second-year growth gave Los Angeles another reliable isolation option while she continued refining defensive awareness and decision-making. | None |
| Azura Stevens | Starter/Star (1.1) | 28.4 | Medium (1.1) | 12.8 | 8.0 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 50.82 | Stevens provided the Sparks with a modern frontcourt skill set, spacing the floor as a shooter while protecting the rim defensively. Her ability to rebound and operate in pick-and-pop actions made her a valuable matchup piece throughout the season. | None |
| Odyssey Sims | Key Contributor (1.05) | 29.5 | Medium (1.1) | 9.8 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 36.19 | Sims brought veteran guard instincts in limited games, attacking defenses off the dribble and creating advantages through penetration. Her experience helped stabilize the backcourt during stretches when Los Angeles needed another ball handler. | None |
| Julie Allemand | Key Contributor (1.05) | 28.3 | Low (1.0) | 5.4 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 31.19 | Allemand filled a traditional floor-general role, emphasizing ball movement, defensive activity, and controlling tempo rather than scoring volume. Her passing vision helped organize half-court possessions and connect the Sparks’ offensive pieces. | None |
| Rae Burrell | Bench (1.0) | 18.4 | Low (1.0) | 7.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 23.60 | Burrell served as a reserve wing scorer who provided athleticism, perimeter shooting, and defensive versatility. Her role centered on attacking closeouts and spacing the floor alongside higher-usage creators. | None |
| Shey Peddy | Key Contributor (1.05) | 23.0 | Low (1.0) | 5.0 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 22.05 | Peddy supplied veteran toughness and defensive pressure from the guard position. In limited opportunities, she gave the Sparks a steady ball-handler who could compete physically and maintain pace. | None |
| Cameron Brink | Bench (1.0) | 12.8 | Low (1.0) | 5.1 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 23.60 | Brink returned to a limited role while continuing to show the defensive instincts that made her a highly regarded young frontcourt player. Her shot-blocking presence and rebounding ability remained her biggest sources of impact despite reduced minutes. | None |
| Emma Cannon | Bench (1.0) | 10.1 | Low (1.0) | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 14.20 | Cannon provided efficient reserve minutes as a physical forward who could finish inside and stretch defenses occasionally. Her role was focused on energy, rebounding, and maintaining frontcourt depth. | None |
| Sarah Ashlee Barker | Bench (1.0) | 14.1 | Low (1.0) | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 12.60 | Barker worked as a developmental wing, contributing through effort plays, perimeter defense, and off-ball movement. Her limited offensive responsibilities reflected her adjustment to the professional level. | None |
| Liatu King | Bench (1.0) | 10.0 | Low (1.0) | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 11.20 | King provided frontcourt depth with efficient finishing and rebounding activity in short stretches. Her minutes were primarily developmental within a crowded Sparks rotation. | None |
| Julie Vanloo | Bench (1.0) | 10.3 | Low (1.0) | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 8.60 | Vanloo offered backup guard minutes centered around spacing and ball movement. Her role was limited, but her international experience gave Los Angeles another option for perimeter organization. | None |
| Layshia Clarendon | Bench (1.0) | 16.0 | Low (1.0) | 4.3 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 18.80 | Clarendon provided veteran leadership and steady decision-making from the guard spot. Their contribution came through communication, play organization, and helping younger players adjust to WNBA defensive schemes. | None |
| Mercedes Russell | Bench (1.0) | 8.2 | Low (1.0) | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 8.00 | Russell served as a reserve center option, bringing size, screening, and interior defense when needed. Her limited role was primarily matchup-based rather than offensive-focused. | None |
| Zia Cooke | Bench (1.0) | 8.9 | Low (1.0) | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 10.40 | Cooke remained a young guard developing consistency as a shooter and defender. Her athleticism provided flashes, but opportunities were limited behind a deeper perimeter rotation. | None |
| Sania Feagin | Bench (1.0) | 4.8 | Low (1.0) | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 5.40 | Feagin saw brief reserve action while adjusting to the professional level. Her role focused on gaining experience and providing energy in limited minutes. | None |
| Alissa Pili | Bench (1.0) | 3.4 | Low (1.0) | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 7.60 | Pili received minimal opportunities but showed scoring ability in short stretches. The Sparks used her primarily as a developing offensive option while she adapted to the speed of the league. | None |
| Los Angeles Sparks Totals | — | 120.1 | 44.4 | 30.3 | 17.9 | 537.67 | Team statistical totals from listed player averages. The Sparks were driven by elite perimeter creation from Plum, Hamby’s all-around forward play, and a growing group of young wings and frontcourt players developing around their veteran core. |