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Won't start vs. Golden State McDonald won't start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Valkyries.

Impact Rae Burrell will receive the starting nod alongside Kelsey Plum in the club's preseason opener. Burrell and McDonald will likely compete for the final starting spot in the club's backcourt ahead of the regular season. The 26-year-old guard averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 21.8 minutes across 26 regular-season appearances (10 starts) during the 2024 campaign.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining in Los Angeles The Sparks announced Tuesday that they re-signed McDonald.

Impact McDonald averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 21.8 minutes across 26 regular-season appearances, including 10 starts, last season for the Sparks before suffering an ankle injury. McDonald is now set to share Los Angeles' backcourt with newcomer Kelsey Plum in 2025.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks acquire Aari McDonald, 8th overall pick from Dream The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Aari McDonald and the eighth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft from the Atlanta Dream on Thursday in excha...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dream acquire 2-time WNBA steals leader Canada and send McDonald to Sparks in swap of guards

The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA steals leader Jordin Canada in a trade that sent guard Aari McDonald to the Los Angeles Sparks

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Dream G Aari McDonald (torn labrum) out 3-4 weeks Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald will miss approximately three to four weeks with a torn labrum, the team announced Tuesday.

JUNE 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

WNBA's Dream lose Aari McDonald for 3 to 4 weeks because of torn labrum

Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald is expected to miss three to four weeks as she recovers from a torn labrum

JUNE 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Dream's McDonald returning to Arizona to coach under Barnes

Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald is returning to Arizona to work under women's basketball coach Adia Barnes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Aari McDonald Is Reintroducing Herself to the WNBA With a Sophomore Glow-Up After struggling in her rookie season, the former No. 3 pick has put her speed and defensive prowess on full display in 2022.

JULY 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No Aari McDonald, more sharing: Balanced Arizona Wildcats are wired differently this year A year after reaching the NCAA women's basketball title game, the Arizona Wildcats are a more balance team than the one led by star Aari McD...

MARCH 17, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Dream's McDonald named to WNBA All-Rookie Team Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team, the league announced on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • AJC.COM

Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald on returning to state of Arizona for her first pro basketball appearance.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM