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Sitting for season finale Mwenentanda (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Golden State.

Impact Mwenentanda has appeared in her team's last two games, but she'll be shut down for the Sparks' final game of the 2026 campaign. She played in seven games across stops in LA and Golden State this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees 20 minutes of playing time Mwenentanda finished Sunday's 105-84 win over the Fire with six points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes.

Impact Mwenentanda signed a developmental contract with Los Angeles in late August and made her team debut for the shorthanded Sparks on Sunday. She wasn't particularly efficient from the floor but had a strong showing from the charity stripe while contributing in multiple areas. The Sparks have been eliminated from playoff contention, so Mwenentanda could continue to see minutes off the bench over the team's final two regular-season games if the team takes a cautious approach with its injured players.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report versus Portland Mwenentanda is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against Portland.

Impact Mwenentanda has yet to suit up for the Sparks after signing a developmental contract at the end of August. With Cameron Brink (ankle), Dearica Hamby (knee) and Aaliyah Nye each listed as doubtful, Mwenentanda's services could be needed, though it's unknown how much action she will see, assuming she doesn't end up getting ruled out before opening tip.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Mwenentanda (coach's decision) is out for Thursday's game against the Wings.

Impact Mwenentanda wasn't initially listed on the injury report, but she's been downgraded to out prior to tipoff. She's yet to appear for the Sparks after signing a developmental contract at the end of August.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Mwenentanda (not with team) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Wings.

Impact It looks like Mwenentanda has joined the Sparks after signing a developmental contract in late August. She's looking to make her team debut Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Mwenentanda (not with team) won't be available for Sunday's game in Seattle.

Impact Mwenentanda is currently away from the team, so for now, she should be considered questionable for their next game in Dallas on Sept. 17. She is not a consistent part of the rotation in Los Angeles.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Inks pact with Los Angeles Mwenentanda signed a developmental contract with the Sparks on Friday, Rey Moralde of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Mwenentanda began the campaign with Golden State but was waived June 7. Across five regular-season outings with the Valkyries, she averaged just 2.6 minutes per game. She figures to provide emergency depth in the backcourt for Los Angeles.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Golden State The Valkyries waived Mwenentanda on Sunday.

Impact The move makes room on the roster for Nadia Fingall, whom the Valkyries signed to a rest-of-season contract in a corresponding move. Mwenentanda averaged just 2.6 minutes per game across five appearances with Golden State before being let go.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Handles garbage-time run Mwenentanda closed with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across six minutes during Monday's 97-70 victory over the Sun.

Impact With Monday's game out of hand, Mwenentanda logged a season-high six minutes during the fourth quarter of the lopsided win. She's on a replacement contract, as Iliana Rupert is slated to miss 2026 due to her pregnancy, but Mwenentanda hasn't been a consistent part of Golden State's rotation.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Golden State Mwenentanda has signed a replacement contract with the Valkyries, Madisyn Cunningham of Winsidr reports.

Impact Mwenentanda will fill the roster spot for Golden State left by Iliana Rupert who left the team with a childbirth exception. The Valkyries previously waived Mwenentanda on May 2 but they will bring her back for another opportunity.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Let go Saturday Golden State waived Mwenentanda on Saturday, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Mwenentanda didn't hear her name called in the 2026 WNBA Draft but signed a training camp deal with Golden State. However, she'll now have to explore other opportunities.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE