Dearica Hamby - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores 15 points in return Hamby logged 15 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 30 minutes during Thursday's 76-75 loss to Golden State.

Impact Hamby returned from a one-game absence due to a knee injury and immediately reclaimed a significant role in Los Angeles' regular-season finale. She reached double figures for the eighth consecutive appearance and finished the campaign averaging 14.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries rally past the Sparks 76-75 to secure No. 2 seed and spoil Nneka Ogwumike's final game

Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added eight points in the final 90 seconds, and the Golden State Valkyries closed on a 17-4 run to bea...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cleared to play Hamby (knee) is available for Thursday's game against Golden State.

Impact Hamby was listed as probable leading up to tipoff, and she's since been given the green light to suit up. She'll return to the hardwood after missing her squad's last two matchups with a knee issue.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Hamby (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus Phoenix.

Impact Hamby missed the last two games, but it appears she will be back on the floor for the Sparks' final game of the season. The 32-year-old has played well against Phoenix during the 2026 campaign (four games), averaging 18.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals over 30.2 minutes per contest. Assuming Hamby is cleared to suit up, Emma Cannon will likely revert to her usual role as a bench option.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Burton, Valkyries square off against the Sparks

Los Angeles faces Golden State in a matchup of Western Conference teams

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed

Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch at least a No. 3 pla...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Tuesday Hamby (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Aces.

Impact Hamby will sit out Los Angeles' penultimate game of the season due to a left knee injury. Her final chance to play again in 2026 will come Thursday against the Valkyries. Emma Cannon and Jihyun Park will likely see extended minutes in Hamby's stead.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas takes on Los Angeles, seeks 30th win this season

Las Vegas will try to earn its 30th victory of the season when the Aces host the Los Angeles Sparks

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Ogwumike becomes 4th player in WNBA history with 8,000 points as the Sparks beat the Fire 105-84

Nneka Ogwumike had 20 points, 12 rebounds and five assists to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Portland Fire 105-84 on Sunday night

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Out Sunday Hamby (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Fire.

Impact Hamby will miss her first game of the season due to a left knee injury. Jihyun Park figures to see an expanded role in her absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Hamby (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Portland.

Impact Hamby hasn't missed a game all season, though that streak may come to an end Sunday due to a knee injury. If Hamby isn't on the floor versus the Fire, it could mean more work for Jihyun Park.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Los Angeles, seeks to halt 3-game slide

Portland looks to end its three-game skid when the Fire play Los Angeles

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Jessica Shepard has 5th triple-double and the Wings beat the Sparks 97-77 for 5th straight win

Paige Bueckers scored 19 points, Jessica Shepard had her fifth triple-double of the season with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Spa...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

"Messed with the wrong one", "He did deserve to get fired" - WNBA Fans Explode After Dearica Hamby NSFW Text Incident Ends In Firing The individual accused of sending a racist text message to LA Sparks star Dearica Hamby late last month has been identified and reportedly terminated by his employer.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Employee fired after racist message sent to WNBA star Dearica Hamby Dearica Hamby’s decision to share a racist text message publicly led to an investigation, a firing and a lifetime WNBA ban for the sender.

SEPTEMBER 3 • PENNLIVE.COM

Racist text sent to Dearica Hamby results in employee's firing | Sporting News Hamby exposed the message last month.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Employee fired after LA Sparks' Dearica Hamby exposed racist text on social media An Acclaro Medical employee who sent Dearica Hamby a racist has been terminated. Here's the latest.

SEPTEMBER 2 • USATODAY.COM

Grabs 11 boards in win Hamby closed Sunday's 90-74 win over the Storm with six points (3-7 FG), 11 rebounds, four steals and two assists over 24 minutes.

Impact Hamby provided a limited impact on the offensive end yet again, posting single-digit points for a second consecutive contest. Still, the veteran forward made her presence felt on defense, as she tied her season-high mark in steals. She was also second on the Sparks in rebounds. Hamby posted single-digit scoring totals in three of her last five appearances in August, and she averaged 14.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.3 minutes per game across 13 appearances on the month.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nneka Ogwumike has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Sparks beat Storm 90-74

Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Rae Burrell scored 22 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 90-74 in their final game before the FIBA World Cup br...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Chips in nine points Friday Hamby recorded nine points (4-6 FG, 1-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Friday's 88-82 win over the Mystics.

Impact Although Hamby was efficient from the field, she struggled mightily from the charity stripe and scored in single digits for the second time in her last four games. Through 12 outings in August, the veteran forward has averaged 14.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.9 steals in 27.6 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Johnson's 20-point game

Seattle hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Flau'jae Johnson scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 90-78 win over the Toronto Tempo

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Washington seeks 25th win this season in matchup with Los Angeles

Washington will aim for its 25th win of the season when the Mystics visit the Los Angeles Sparks

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Dearica Hamby shares racist text, leading to sender's suspension Acclaro Medical of Rhode Island said it suspended an employee after Los Angeles Sparks player Dearica Hamby shared a racist text she receive...

AUGUST 25 • USATODAY.COM

Good for 15 points in home loss Hamby amassed 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 26 minutes during Monday's 78-71 loss to the Dream.

Impact Hamby was one of four Los Angeles players to score at least 10 points, and she made more shot attempts than she missed for the second straight game. In the past two games, Hamby is averaging 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while hitting 61.5% (8-13 FG) from the field. She has at least two assists in seven straight games, too.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Reese breaks WNBA single-game and season rebounding records as Dream beat Sparks 78-71

Angel Reese broke the WNBA single-game rebounding record with 26 while also breaking the league’s season record for rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

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