Jun 9, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball against the Golden State Valkyries in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Sparks Notes: Cameron Brink Reacts to Getting 'Centel'd,' LA Signs Two Guards, Lisa Leslie Sounds Off on Drama

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 10:04 PM ET

On a recent episode of Cameron Brink's "Straight 2 Cam" with Sydel Curry-Lee, the Los Angeles Sparks' star forward and Hall of Fame guest Sue Bird responded to a viral parody X post from '@TheNBACentel.' The pair discussed how the parody post might actually have produced positive results for the WNBA.

The Sparks signed guards Shey Peddy and Grace Berger to rest-of-season hardship contracts within the last few days, providing added rotation depth amid a plethora of injuries.

Los Angeles legend and Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie made her feelings known on recent Coco Gauff-Aryna Sabalenka drama following the French Open.

Here’s all the latest Sparks news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Sparks' Legend Lisa Leslie Sounds Off on Controversial Drama From Coco Gauff's French Open Win

Sparks Sign Two Guards to Hardship Contracts Amid Injuries

Sparks' Cameron Brink and Sue Bird React to Getting 'Centel'd'

Caitlin Clark Returns From Injury in Advance of Huge Matchup Against Sparks

Sparks' Kelsey Plum Bashes WNBA Refs in Wild Postgame Interview

Sparks' Player Leaves Team in Sudden Extended Absence

Sparks' Rickea Jackson Makes Bold Comment After Record-Breaking Game

Sparks' Kelsey Plum Reveals Wild Behind-the-Scenes Story of Viral Moment

Sparks' Cameron Brink Shares Unique Approach to Injury Recovery

Sparks' Rickea Jackson Provides Strong Response Following Injury

Sparks Tweets of the Day:

NEWS: The Sparks sign guards Shey Peddy and Grace Berger to rest-of-season hardship contracts.

LA gets added rotation depth in its backcourt.

More: https://t.co/xaeFhycPzP pic.twitter.com/UtedICGNng
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 17, 2025

Kelsey Plum is the only WNBA guard to rank within the top-10 in points, assists and steals throughout the first month of the 2025 season, per @trendyhoopstars.

https://t.co/VREW1cUHOB
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 17, 2025

Sparks’ Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie SOUNDS OFF on recent Coco Gauff-Aryna Sabalenka drama following the French Open:

“Sabalenka was so wrong … have some respect and lose with class,” she said on @WeNeedToTalk.

More: https://t.co/lZRiHmJaD1 pic.twitter.com/sQs2HM9zLx
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 16, 2025

Former LA Sparks' legend & 2016 WNBA champion Alana Beard was officially inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 on Saturday.

More on @Alanabeard20’s honor: https://t.co/grMngl8PRL
pic.twitter.com/frfmE1YPbD
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 16, 2025

Rickea Jackson poured in a career-high 30 points and 11 made FGs on Wednesday.

Sparks take down the Aces, 97-89, in dominant fashion.https://t.co/NWDliVVz0o
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 12, 2025

Kelsey Plum bashes the refs postgame after LA’s overtime loss to Golden State.

“I’m going to get fined for saying this … they were fouling the s—- out of me,” she said. pic.twitter.com/mzyf6D5pCk
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 10, 2025

.@JulieAllemand steps away from the Sparks to resume the @TheBelgianCats’ quest for another FIBA EuroBasket crown.

“We can be champions again,” she said.

It comes after her & @julie35vanloo, @AntoniaDelaere, @EmmaMeesseman, @LinskensKyara’s 2023 success.https://t.co/fiZDRkWiKu
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) June 11, 2025

Rickea Jackson with an offensive MASTERCLASS in Las Vegas.

After scoring 14 points in the first quarter, the red-hot forward added 8 more on 3/4 shooting in Q3.

Sparks lead Aces, 73-67, midway through the fourth. Jackson now up to 22 points. pic.twitter.com/NdG6OGaAfx
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) June 12, 2025

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