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Having a max contract doesn’t mean you have smooth game, as Sparks guard Rae Burrell recently made very clear. On the floor, Rae Burrell has quietly put together the best season of her WNBA career.

Watch WNBA’s Rae Burrell end the ‘any guy can hoop’ debate in 1v1 vs streamer N3on

The myth that an average guy off the street could hold his own against a WNBA pro just got a brutal real-world reality check. Every time the topic comes up, comment sections split down the middle, half arguing that raw size gives casual hoopers an edge, the other half pointing out the obvious gap in professional skill.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Swish Appeal / September 17

Amidst a disappointing season, have the Los Angeles Sparks found their future star in Rae Burrell?

Los Angeles Sparks fifth-year wing Rae Burrell has quietly started racking up points consistently. She’s been a double-digit scorer with regularity. In 23 of 39 appearances this year, Burrell has reached 13-plus points, including in seven of her last eight games, with the one exception being a 12-point outing.

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Exclusive: Rae Burrell reveals blueprint for setting Sparks career year in motion

Long before making it to the WNBA and suiting up for the Los Angeles Sparks, Rae Burrell used to get in trouble as a child for jumping off cabinets. That’s not entirely surprising considering the way she plays basketball.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 30

Rae Burrell highlights important learning curve amid career season

LOS ANGELES – After finding themselves down by 17 points late in the first half at home against the Washington Mystics, the Los Angeles Sparks rallied back in the second half to come away with an 88-82 win on Friday night.

WNBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 29

Second-half rally sends Sparks past Mystics

A second-half comeback by the Sparks saw them overturn a 17-point deficit to come away with an 88-82 over the Mystics on Friday. Rae Burrell scored all but three of her 15 points in the final frame as the hosts outscored Washington 23-14 in the fourth and 48-31 in the second half.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Final Injury Report for Mystics-Sparks: Will Rae Burrell Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Friday night as they host the Washington Mystics in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 13-25 record after losing at home to the Atlanta Dream Monday night.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Sparks Announce Unfortunate Rae Burrell News for Dream Game

The Los Angeles Sparks are looking to make it back-to-back wins on Monday against the Atlanta Dream. Unfortunately, they will be without the services of starter Rae Burrell.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 24

Rae Burrell’s status for Dream rematch in doubt

The Los Angeles Sparks suffered one of their worst losses of the season last Thursday after falling to the Atlanta Dream, 124-88. With a rematch against the Dream on Monday, the Sparks could be short-handed as starting wing Rae Burrell popped up on the team’s injury report.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Field Level Media / August 23

Rae Burrell scores 20, Sparks end losing streak by controlling Sun

Rae Burrell scored 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks led the visiting Connecticut Sun nearly wire-to-wire en route to a 77-68, slump-ending win on Saturday.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 14

Rae Burrell’s Breakout Is a Rare Bright Spot for the Los Angeles Sparks

It’s been a rough season for the Los Angeles Sparks. They aren’t in playoff contention with a 12-21 record, their Kelsey Plum experiment—which cost them

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 9

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.

Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Rae Burrell gets real about adjusting to increased defensive attention

When the Los Angeles Sparks traded Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky before the season began, there was one player on the roster who stood to gain an increased role in the rotation, and that was Rae Burrell.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Field Level Media / July 9

Nneka Ogwumike, Rae Burrell guide Sparks to victory over Fever

Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Rae Burrell finished with 22 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks earned a 106-92 win over the visiting Indiana Fever on Wednesday.

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WNBA News / Fadeaway World / June 29

Rae Burrell Accidentally Hits Sophie Cunningham In The Face And Responds With 3 Words

Sophie Cunningham has built a reputation for being one of the more entertaining personalities in the WNBA. Her Instagram presence leans into that fully, mixing on-court action shots, pregame fits, and self-made memes into a package that her followers have come to expect.

WNBA News / Viral Sports News / June 29

Rae Burrell Hits Sophie Cunningham in Face — Then Drops the Best Apology

Sophie Cunningham delighted her followers on Sunday by sharing a vibrant carousel of Instagram photos that captured various highlights from her recent experiences.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / June 14

Kelsey Plum's career night helps Sparks outlast Mercury in OT

Kelsey Plum scored a career-high 43 points and made five 3-pointers as the Los Angeles Sparks lost a nine-point fourth-quarter lead but recovered to beat the host Phoenix Mercury 111-102 in overtime in a Commissioner's Cup game Saturday.

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Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Final Injury Report for Wings-Sparks: Will Kelsey Plum, Rae Burrell Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are at home Friday night as they host the Dallas Wings in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Los Angeles enters Friday’s game with a 4-5 record after losing at home to the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday night.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / June 4

Rae Burrell set to play in Wings clash after brief injury scare

The Los Angeles Sparks received a double-dose of good news on Thursday with Kelsey Plum set to make her injury return against the Dallas Wings on Friday, and with Rae Burrell not appearing on the injury report after a brief scare at the very end of the team’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday.

WNBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

'Subscribe Now' – Caitlin Clark’s Bizarre Comment About Rae Burrell’s Feet In Team USA Locker Room Goes Viral

A video of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark making a bizarre comment about Rae Burrell’s feet has gone viral. Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever) and Rae Burrell (Los Angeles Sparks) are part of the star-studded United States national basketball team that went a perfect 5-0 in their FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifier tournament.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Bleacher Report / January 5

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 10, 2025

Kelsey Plum, Sparks eliminated from playoff race despite big win

Dearica Hamby scored 16 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Rae Burrell had a career-high 20 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the host Phoenix Mercury 88-83 on Tuesday, although it was not enough to keep the Sparks from playoff elimination.

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WNBA News / The SportsRush / July 7, 2025

Sparks’ Rae Burrell Backs Caitlin Clark Questioning Pay Structure for Winning Commissioner’s Cup

The Indiana Fever captured their first-ever Commissioner’s Cup title with a dominant 74–59 win over the Minnesota Lynx on July 1. Even with star Caitlin Clark sidelined due to injury, the Fever surged back from an early deficit with a stifling second-quarter performance, holding the Lynx scoreless for over eight minutes.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / June 1, 2025

Sparks Announce Massive Lineup Change Ahead of June Opener

Los Angeles Sparks' guard Rae Burrell and forward Cameron Brink remain out on Sunday with right and left knee injuries, respectively. Furthermore, Rickea Jackson is out due to personal reasons.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / May 18, 2025

Sparks Provide Massive Injury Update Ahead of Home Opener

The Los Angeles Sparks pulled off a convincing 84-67 season-opening win over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night — a timely victory to begin 2025 in front of a sellout Chase Center crowd.