Alissa Pili - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Receives qualifying offer The Sparks extended a reserved qualifying offer to Pili on Tuesday, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports.

Impact After getting waived by Minnesota, Pili latched on with Los Angeles but made only five appearances for the Sparks last season. However, she did enough to impress the organization to keep her around for another year. Her role will likely be minor to open 2026, but that'll depend on how the rest of free agency plays out.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient off bench Pili produced seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one block across six minutes during Thursday's 103-75 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Pili has struggled to carve out a role in the WNBA after being selected by the Lynx with the No. 8 overall pick in 2024, and that didn't change this year. She wasn't part of Minnesota's rotation to begin the season before being waived in mid-July. She joined the Sparks in early August but was unable to generate much playing time with Los Angeles, as she averaged just 3.2 points and 0.4 rebounds in 3.4 minutes per game over five appearances. Pili will be a reserved free agent during the offseason, and it seems likely that she'll have to seek out other opportunities heading into 2026.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Los Angeles Pili signed a rest-of-season contract with the Sparks on Sunday.

Impact Following the conclusion of her final seven-day contract, Pili signed a pact to remain with the Sparks for the rest of the season. She has appeared in just one game with the club and will likely continue to provide emergency depth.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to stay with Los Angeles Pili signed a seven-day contract with the Sparks on Sunday.

Impact Pili signed her third seven-day contract with the Sparks but has seen limited action so far. The forward has appeared in just one game for Los Angeles, contributing one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in three minutes during a loss to Golden State on Aug. 9.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks pact with Los Angeles The Sparks signed Pili to a second seven-day contract Sunday.

Impact Pili will rejoin Los Angeles after her first seven-day pact expired. She appeared in one game during her first short-term deal, chipping in one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) across three minutes in Saturday's loss to Golden State. The 24-year-old forward will likely continue to serve as emergency depth for the Sparks.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Los Angeles The Sparks released Pili on Sunday.

Impact Pili's seven-day contract expired Sunday, though she can still sign two more with Los Angeles this season. The 24-year-old forward appeared in only one game with the Sparks, posting one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) across three minutes in Saturday's loss to Golden State.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

This former first-round pick could finally launch her career after signing with the Sparks Alissa Pili is due for a career resurgence, and she might get it in Los Angeles.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Inks deal with Los Angeles Pili signed a seven-day contract with the Sparks on Sunday.

Impact Pili will join Los Angeles on a short-term deal after being waived by the Lynx on July 12. However, the 24-year-old forward is unlikely to carve out a meaningful role with the Sparks. Pili appeared in 14 games with Minnesota earlier this season, during which she averaged 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds across 5.9 minutes per game.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA Team Releases Former First-Round Pick After Chicago Sky Game Alissa Pili gets waived by the Minnesota Lynx.

JULY 13, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Let go by Minnesota The Lynx waived Pili on Saturday.

Impact Pili will have to explore other opportunities after being waived by the Lynx, who selected her with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The 24-year-old forward served as emergency depth for Minnesota, averaging 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds across 5.9 minutes per game in 14 appearances this season.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees one minute Pili racked up no counting stats in one minute during Thursday's 91-82 victory over the Sparks.

Impact Pili continues to be utilized as an emergency depth option for the Lynx. Across 14 appearances this season, she's seeing 5.9 minutes per night with 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just seven minutes Pili closed with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one assist across seven minutes during Sunday's 102-63 victory over the Sun.

Impact Pili continues to be used sparingly by the Lynx. Through 12 appearances, she's averaging 6.5 minutes per night with 2.0 points and 1.4 rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from the field.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees just five minutes Pili finished Wednesday's 94-84 loss to Seattle with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in five minutes.

Impact Pili remains buried on the depth chart and is essentially an emergency option in the frontcourt. Through eight appearances, she's seeing 4.9 minutes per game and is shooting 12.5 percent from the field.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless in win Pili amassed zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds in three minutes during Sunday's 86-75 victory over the Valkyries.

Impact Pili has been a fringe rotation player for the Lynx and continues to face an uphill battle for playing time. Through five games, she's averaging 0.6 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 5.0 minutes.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Utes forward Alissa Pili lands deal with a Nike brand Former Utah women's basketball player Alissa Pili, who is of Samoan and Inupiat descent, inked a deal with Nike's N7 brand.

JUNE 12, 2024 • SLTRIB.COM

Lynx rookie Alissa Pili signs Indigenous-focused endorsement deal with Nike Alissa Pili is of Samoan and Indigenous descent and signed with Nike's N7 brand.

JUNE 9, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lynx first-round pick Alissa Pili gets warm welcome to Minnesota A surprise reception for No. 8 pick Alissa Pili at Target Center included local members of the Indigenous and Samoan communities.

APRIL 23, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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