MONIQUE AKOA MAKANI #1 - GUARD - LOS ANGELES SPARKS
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2.4  APG 
#1 - GUARD - LOS ANGELES SPARKS
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2.0 RPG
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Sparks end Minnesota's 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx 89-82

Rae Burrell scored 17 points, and Erica Wheeler had four in a game-ending 8-0 run and the Los Angeles Sparks ended Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx...
7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
Could make team debut Wednesday Akoa Makani (not injury related) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Impact Akoa Makani didn't suit up Sunday after being acquired by Los Angeles, but her omission from the injury report suggests the guard is in line to make her team debut Wednesday. The 25-year-old started in 16 of 19 appearances with Phoenix this season, averaging 9.4 points, 2.5 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.4 minutes per tilt. It remains to be seen what role and usage Akoa Makani will have with the Sparks in a backcourt featuring Rae Burrell, Ariel Atkins and Erica Wheeler.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani

The Los Angeles Sparks have traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a first-round pick next year, Monique Akoa Makani and a second-round draft choice in 2028
4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Heading to Los Angeles Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick were traded to the Sparks from the Mercury on Sunday in exchange for Kelsey Plum, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Akoa Makani established herself as a productive member of the Mercury's backcourt across her first two seasons, and she'll be on the move ahead of Sunday's trade deadline. Across her first 19 appearances (16 starts) for Phoenix this year, she's averaged 9.4 points, 2.5 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.4 minutes per game, and she should have the chance to carve out a role alongside Ariel Atkins in the Sparks' backcourt to close out the season. Given the late-night nature of the trade, it seems unlikely that Akoa Makani will join Los Angeles ahead of Sunday's matchup against Portland.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Saturday's game Akoa Makani (undisclosed) checked back in during the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Liberty, Jenna Ortiz of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Akoa Makani briefly left Saturday's game due to an unspecified injury, but she has been cleared to return against New York. In her six starts prior to Saturday's contest, she averaged 9.2 points, 2.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1.5 threes and 0.8 steals over 23.8 minutes per contest.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Departs for locker room Akoa Makani (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Liberty, Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Akoa Makani went down with an apparent injury and exited to the locker room at the 7:00 mark of the third quarter. Should she be unable to return Saturday, Alexa Held and Sami Whitcomb are among the guards who could see increased opportunities.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Fares well against Sparks Akoa Makani ended with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 86-82 victory over Los Angeles.
Impact Akoa Makani was one of four players to reach double figures for Phoenix. Across 17 games this season, she's averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alyssa Thomas has her 20th triple-double in the regular season as the Mercury edge the Sparks 86-82

Alyssa Thomas recorded her 20th triple-double in the regular season, Kahleah Copper scored 21 points and the Phoenix Mercury edged the Los Angeles Sparks 86-82 on Wednesday afterno...
JULY 22 • Associated Press

DeWanna Bonner scores season-high 21, Mercury beat Sun 72-63 to snap 5-game skid

DeWanna Bonner scored a season-high 21 points, Kahleah Copper added 12 of her 18 points in the second half, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-63 on Sunday to snap...
JULY 20 • Associated Press

Leila Lacan scores career-high 26 points, Sun beat Mercury 96-83

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting from the field to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury in the first of back-to-back...
JULY 18 • Associated Press
Returns Friday Akoa Makani (face) returned to Friday's game against the Sun with 6:54 remaining in the opening quarter, per the broadcast.
Impact Akoa Makani took an elbow to the face earlier in the quarter. However, she's seemingly good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in shortly after exiting to the locker room.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves for locker room Akoa Makani exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Sun due to an apparent facial injury, Jenna Ortiz of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Akoa Makani took an elbow to the face in the opening quarter and exited to the locker room with members of the training staff. If she's unable to return, Alexa Held and Sami Whitcomb could see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Registers 17 points in road loss Akoa Makani closed with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 104-100 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Akoa Makani was very efficient from the floor, especially from distance. She has picked up the pace lately, registering 14.7 points per game across the past three outings, after averaging just 6.2 points per game in a five-game span from June 11-July 7. Akoa Makani has been extremely streaky, but when she is on, she is a tremendous value in DFS play and seasonal fantasy leagues.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 13 points in blowout loss Akoa Makani tallied 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 26 minutes during the Mercury's 106-58 loss to the Aces on Saturday.
Impact It was Akoa Makani's first start since June 17, and while the Mercury were blown out in Saturday's loss, she still led hte team in points and three-pointers. She is averaging 10.2 points, 2.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 24.0 minutes per game this season.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Aces beat Mercury 106-58 to match the third-biggest win in WNBA history

A’ja Wilson had 21 points and 15 rebounds in just 25 minutes as the Las Vegas Aces routed the Phoenix Mercury 106-58 on Saturday night in one of the worst blowouts in WNBA history
JULY 12 • Associated Press
Starting Saturday Akoa Makani is in the Mercury's starting lineup against the Aces on Saturday.
Impact Akoa Makani will return to the Mercury's starting lineup after coming off the bench in each of her last three outings. As a starter this season (nine games), she is averaging 10.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 1.2 threes and 1.6 steals over 25.7 minutes per game.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Buries three triples off bench Akoa Makani racked up 14 points (4-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and three assists in 24 minutes during Thursday's 92-89 loss to Indiana.
Impact Akoa Makani provided a scoring spark off the bench, knocking down all three of her attempts from beyond the arc. Since returning from a four-game absence due to a left hamstring injury, the young guard has shifted from the starting lineup to a reserve role, averaging 8.7 points and 2.0 assists in 18.3 minutes per contest across three games. Through 12 appearances (nine starts) this season, she's averaging 9.9 points, 2.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 23.8 minutes per contest.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Akoa Makani (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Storm.
Impact Akoa Makani is set to return from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury, which will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Alexa Held, Quionche Carter and Shay Ciezki. Akoa Makani has averaged 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 26.2 minutes per showing over her last five appearances.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Toronto.
Impact Akoa Makani will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a left hamstring injury, and her next chance to play arrives Thursday against Seattle. Alexa Held has started three straight games and is likely to stick with the first unit in Akoa Makani's absence Saturday.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Wednesday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Indiana.
Impact Akoa Makani will miss a third straight game due to a left hamstring injury, and her next chance to play will come Saturday in Toronto. Alexa Held will likely remain in the starting five in Akoa Makani's stead.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Monday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Indiana.
Impact This will be Akoa Makani's second straight game on the sidelines, which could result in another start for Alexa Held. Akoa Makani's next chance to play will come Wednesday in a rematch with the Fever.
JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Akoa Makani (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Seattle.
Impact Akoa Makani will miss her first game since May 24 due to a left hamstring injury. In her absence, Alexa Held is a leading candidate to slide into the starting lineup. Akoa Makani's next opportunity to suit up will come Monday against Indiana.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Saturday Akoa Makani (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Storm.
Impact The severity of the left hamstring injury is unclear, though it may keep Akoa Makani from playing Saturday. If the second-year guard is unable to suit up, Alexa Held and Quinoche Carter would be candidates to see increased playing time.
JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to four points Akoa Makani accumulated four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 86-76 loss to the Aces.
Impact Akoa Makani cooled off Thursday after stringing together some solid outings recently. Overall, she's playing well this season with 10.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 25.7 minutes per contest.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Scores season-high 19 points Akoa Makani produced 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 87-81 loss to Golden State.
Impact Akoa Makani delivered an extremely efficient effort Tuesday and finished as Phoenix's second-leading scorer. She's scored in double figures in five consecutive contests, with her 19 points Tuesday marking a season high. The second-year guard is now averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 27.2 minutes per tilt in six regular-season appearances on the campaign.
JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE
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