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Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 22
Sparks’ Monique Akoa Makani pinpoints essential injury learning curve

Sparks’ Monique Akoa Makani pinpoints essential injury learning curve

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks acquired Monique Akoa Makani in the blockbuster deadline trade with the Phoenix Mercury for Kelsey Plum, they knew they were getting a solid point guard who could quarterback the offense and provide a tough defensive presence.

Los Angeles Sparks News / HerSportsNation / August 22
Monique Akoa Makani sends a message as Sparks enter the crucial final stretch

Monique Akoa Makani sends a message as Sparks enter the crucial final stretch

After a 124-88 blowout loss to the Atlanta Dream on August 20, the Los Angeles Sparks were officially eliminated from playoff contention. Despite the postseason being out of reach, the Sparks’ newest addition, Monique Akoa Makani, highlighted that the eight games left on the schedule still mean something.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 15
Sparks shuffle roster amid injury to trade deadline acquisition

Sparks shuffle roster amid injury to trade deadline acquisition

The Los Angeles Sparks acquired point guard Monique Akoa Makani at the trade deadline while sending Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, and through Akoa Makani’s initial two games, she put up a solid debut.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 15
Final Injury Report for Sparks-Mystics: Will Cameron Brink, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Mystics: Will Cameron Brink, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Washington Mystics in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Saturday’s game with a 12-21 record after losing on the road to the New York Liberty Thursday night.

WNBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 13

Monique Akoa Makani already making a mark with Sparks

With Kelsey Plum’s future with the Sparks being uncertain, the franchise made the bold decision to trade her to the Mercury at the deadline. In return, LA received Monique Akoa Makani and Phoenix’s 2027 first round pick.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Final Injury Report for Sparks-Liberty: Will Monique Akoa Makani, Satou Sabally Play?

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Liberty: Will Monique Akoa Makani, Satou Sabally Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the New York Liberty in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game with a 12-20 record after losing at home to the Phoenix Mercury Tuesday night.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Final Injury Report for Mercury-Sparks: Will Kelsey Plum, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

Final Injury Report for Mercury-Sparks: Will Kelsey Plum, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

The Phoenix Mercury are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Sparks in a Western Conference matchup. Phoenix enters Tuesday’s game with a 12-22 record after losing on the road to the Washington Mystics Sunday.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 9
Sparks new trade acquisition sidelined after ankle injury

Sparks new trade acquisition sidelined after ankle injury

LOS ANGELES – Monique Akoa Makani appeared in two games for the Los Angeles Sparks before being sidelined due to injury as the team returned home from a three-game road trip to face off against the Golden State Valkyries.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 9
Final Injury Report for Valkyries-Sparks: Will Rae Burrell, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

Final Injury Report for Valkyries-Sparks: Will Rae Burrell, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Sunday night as they host the Golden State Valkyries in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with a 12-18 record after defeating the Minnesota Lynx on the road Thursday night.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Watch: Kelsey Plum accidentally hugs opposing coach while hustling for the ball

Watch: Kelsey Plum accidentally hugs opposing coach while hustling for the ball

Phoenix Mercury star Kelsey Plum and Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko shared an accidental hug before Wednesday’s game ended. With just under eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the contest at Gateway Center in College Park, Ga., Plum sprinted down the floor and along the sideline looking to catch a pass.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 5
Final Injury Report for Sparks-Sky: Will Sydney Taylor, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Sky: Will Sydney Taylor, Monique Akoa Makani Play?

The Chicago Sky are at home Wednesday night as they host the Los Angeles Sparks in an interconference matchup. Chicago enters Wednesday’s contest with an 11-19 record after losing at home to the Phoenix Mercury Monday night.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 5

Sparks Player Grades: A new era begins

There weren’t many blockbuster trades in the WNBA at the trade deadline, but the Sparks were involved in one, sending Kelsey Plum to the Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first round pick and a 2028 second round pick.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 2
Final Injury Report for Sparks-Fire: Will Monique Akoa Makani Play?

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Fire: Will Monique Akoa Makani Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Portland Fire in a western Conference matchup. Los Angeles enters Sunday’s game with a 10-17 record after losing at home to the New York Liberty Tuesday night.

WNBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 2

Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury for Monique Akoa Makani, 2027 first round pick

The Sparks look set to fully enter another rebuild. Kelsey Plum’s arrival in Los Angeles was supposed to help guide LA into the next era of winning. Instead, it further highlighted the flaws in the front office.

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