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Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Predicts 2026 NBA Awards, Calls Out WNBA Coaching Cycle

Former Los Angeles Sparks' star Candace Parker, after retiring from professional basketball last year, is now working as an NBA analyst for Amazon Prime Video — and will soon headline Prime's WNBA broadcast unit in 2026, according to The New York Times.

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Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Calls Out Coaching Cycle, Former LA Coach Hired By Tempo

In a recent episode of former Los Angeles Sparks' star Candace Parker's podcast, "Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston," the L.A. icon was brutally honest in challenging the current WNBA head coaching cycle.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Candace Parker questions if women are getting fair shot at WNBA coaching jobs

As the WNBA continues to expand, most fans view the league’s growth as a net positive. However, future Hall of Famer Candace Parker wonders if the WNBA’s shift toward the NBA model is creating fewer opportunities for female coaches.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 24

Sparks’ Candace Parker Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Coaching Cycle: “Copycat League”

Candace Parker, a Los Angeles Sparks legend, spent 13 illustrious seasons with the purple and gold — helping the franchise to a WNBA championship in 2016.

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Sparks Notes: Former LA Coach Hired By Tempo, Candace Parker Reacts to Shohei Ohtani

The Toronto Tempo are reportedly hiring former Los Angeles Sparks assistant coach Sandy Brondello as the expansion franchise's first head coach, ahead of their first WNBA season in 2026, according to Title IX Sports' Howard Megdal.

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Reacts to Shohei Ohtani, Talks on NBA vs WNBA Leadership

Candace Parker, a former star for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, was on-site at Dodger Stadium on Friday to watch Shohei Ohtani's legendary performance in L.A.'s 5-1 win, clinching a 2025 World Series appearance — and Parker provided a plethora of thoughts and reactions, via TNT Sports.

Sparks Candace Parker Reacts to Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani’s Legendary NLCS Game 4

The MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-1, on Friday to cement a 2025 World Series appearance. In the dominant win, L.A. star Shohei Ohtani collected NLCS MVP honors — after pitching six innings and hitting three home runs.

Watch: Candace Parker behind homeplate for Dodgers-Brewers Game 4

WNBA News / The SportsRush / October 17

Candace Parker and Sue Bird Both Name 2008 as a Year They Regret Not Winning the WNBA Championship

Most people would be happy to have won multiple WNBA championships and Olympics medals but not basketball legends Sue Bird and Candace Parker. Parker and Bird both understand winning isn’t easy; even when everything goes the way it is supposed to, life throws a wrench, which is precisely what happened to them in 2008.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Gets Honest on Cathy Engelbert, Reflects on WNBA Finals

A myriad of league veterans have spoken out in support of Napheesa Collier since her late-September message challenging WNBA leadership — some of which includes current Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby and former L.A.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 14

Sparks’ Candace Parker Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently challenged WNBA leadership, specifically WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, in a direct statement — during her 2025 exit interview on Sept.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 13

Sparks Legend Candace Parker Reflects on Watching WNBA Finals 'As A Fan'

The Los Angeles Sparks finished with a 21-23 record in 2025, just narrowly missing out on clinching a WNBA postseason berth. Led by a mix of veterans and newcomers in Dearica Hamby, first-year coach Lynne Roberts and Kelsey Plum — who landed in L.A.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 9

Sparks' Legend Reveals NCAA's Top-3 'Most Stable' Basketball Programs

Candace Parker, during her 13 illustrious seasons spent with the Los Angeles Sparks, averaged over 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists while helping the purple and gold to a WNBA championship in 2016 — the franchise's third title.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 9

Sparks Notes: Lisa Leslie Calls Out WNBA Refs, Candace Parker on Hall of Fame Class

On a recent episode of 'Between the Lines with Lisa Leslie,' the Los Angeles Sparks legend addressed player concerns towards WNBA officiating — headlined by recent statements made by L.A.'s Kelsey Plum.

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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Aces’ A’ja Wilson surpasses Candace Parker on all-time WNBA list amid Game 3 vs. Mercury

Another day, another milestone for Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The Aces visited the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena on Wednesday, looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 8

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker on Hall of Fame Class, LA Legend Reacts to New Facility

WNBA legends Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame just weeks ago — and days prior to the Los Angeles Sparks' mid-September, regular-season finale versus the Las Vegas Aces.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 8

Candace Parker's Criticism of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Says It All

While the WNBA Finals are in full swing right now (the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury face each other for Game 3 on October 8), the biggest story in women's basketball by far right now is the ongoing saga that stemmed from Napheesa Collier's scathing comments about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert last week.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Candace Parker Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Commissioner

While the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury battle for supremacy, the narrative surrounding the WNBA Finals has been largely overshadowed by contract talks and public fractures.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Candace Parker Reveals Her 2 Favorite Players in WNBA Finals After Major Career Announcement

Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so much little, together we can do so much”. Even the greatest athletes of all time couldn’t have progressed as far as they did without having some valuable teammates.

Sparks’ Legend Candace Parker, LeBron James Show Support for WNBA Hall of Fame Class

Just days before the Los Angeles Sparks' mid-September, 2025 regular-season finale loss to the Las Vegas Aces, WNBA legends Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

WNBA News / The Spun / October 7

Legendary WNBA Star Candace Parker Lands Impressive Job

Basketball fans are going to be seeing a lot more of WNBA legend Candace Park in 2026 - and in years to come. In a recent podcast apperance, Amazon Prime Video Sports' global head of production Jared Stacy announced that Parker along with Michael Grady will be the lead broadcast crew for Prime Video's coverage of the WNBA.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 15

Candace Parker's 1-Word Summary of Indiana Fever's WNBA Season Speaks Volumes

Heading into the 2025 WNBA regular season, the Indiana Fever were expected by most within the women's basketball community to contend for a championship this season.

Candace Parker Honors Tennessee Football Legend Ahead of College GameDay Pick Saturday

The Tennessee Volunteers' SEC showdown against rival Georgia took center stage on an exciting weekend of college football action Saturday as ESPN's vaunted College GameDay show headed to Knoxville.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 11

Candace Parker Gets 'Extremely Clear' About WNBA MVP

The 2025 WNBA regular season is now at its very end. As soon as the final buzzer hits on the Las Vegas Aces' road game against the Los Angeles Sparks on September 11, every team will have finished all 44 regular season games.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 3

Candace Parker Gives Strong Take on How WNBA Must Improve Referees

WNBA legend Candace Parker has never been afraid to speak her mind when it comes to calling out referees in women's basketball. There have been several recent examples of this, one of which came during an August 20 episode of her Post Moves podcast with Indiana Fever star center Aliyah Boston.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / August 27