Rae Burrell - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Re-signs with Sparks Burrell re-signed with the Sparks on Monday.

Impact The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but Burrell will return to the Sparks for her fifth WNBA season, all with the team. The guard is coming off a career year in which she averaged 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.4 minutes across 28 games (one start). As things stand, Burrell is expected to remain in a key reserve role for the 2026 campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Burrell has played double-digit minutes per game in each of her first four WNBA seasons, all in Los Angeles. She posted career highs in points (7.5), rebounds (2.3), assists (1.2) and minutes (18.4) per game in 2025. With this move, she'll return to the Sparks, but she'll likely handle a reserve role again.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson to Participate in USA National Team's April Training Camp COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (March 31, 2026) — The USA Basketball Women’s National Team announced today that Las Vegas Aces center and four-t...

MARCH 31 • WNBA.COM

A'ja Wilson returns to USA Basketball camp in Phoenix during Final Four week

Two-time Olympic gold medalist A’ja Wilson will take part in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix during Final Four week

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Unrivaled injuries take Aliyah Boston, Sonia Citron off of Team USA Team USA announced that Aliyah Boston and Sonia Citron are “no longer available. They have been replaced by Rae Burrell and Monique Billings...

MARCH 5 • USATODAY.COM

US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico

Monique Billings and Rae Burrell have been added to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 in Unrivaled draft, joins The Breeze

Paige Bueckers was a No. 1 pick for the second time this year, going first to The Breeze in Unrivaled’s draft

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in double figures as starter Burrell posted 10 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Thursday's 103-75 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Burrell drew her first start of the year during Thursday's regular-season finale, and she scored in double figures for a third consecutive game. The 25-year-old sustained a knee injury on Opening Night, which forced her to miss 16 games. However, she remained healthy over the second half of the season and consistently saw double-digit minutes off the bench. In total, she averaged 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.6 steals in 18.4 minutes per game over 28 appearances. Burrell will be a reserved free agent during the offseason, and it's possible that the Sparks will express interest in bringing her back for the 2026 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting chance with starting five Burrell is starting Thursday's game against the Aces, independent journalist Justin Russo reports.

Impact Burrell will step into the starting lineup with both Rickea Jackson (lower leg) and Julie Allemand (ankle) downgraded to out. This will be Burrell's first start of the regular season, which comes after a 20-point performance in her last appearance Tuesday against Phoenix.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs career high in win Burrell ended Tuesday's 88-83 win over the Mercury with 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 29 minutes.

Impact Burrell delivered an efficient performance after shooting just 25 percent from the field in her previous three outings. The 25-year-old guard posted a career-high 20 points and finished as the Sparks' second-leading scorer in the win. She has now scored double-digit points in eight of her 27 regular-season appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamby scores 25, Burrell 20 but Sparks knocked from playoffs despite 88-83 win over Mercury

Dearica Hamby scored 16 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter and Los Angeles beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-83 but the Sparks were eliminated from the playoff race

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Sparks get needed win against woeful Wings The Los Angeles Sparks used a 16-0 fourth-quarter run to keep their WNBA playoff hopes alive and overwhelm the visiting Dallas Wings 91-77 o...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Sparks storm past Paige Bueckers, Wings to stay in playoff chase Rae Burrell scores 13 in the fourth as Sparks beat Dallas 91-77 in a must-have game to keep postseason hopes alive.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Allemand scores 21, Burrell sparks late run; Sparks beat Wings 91-77, remain alive in playoff hunt

Julie Allemand had a career-high 21 points, Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 13 in a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunda...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles off bench Burrell recorded three points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 86-75 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Burrell had tremendous difficulty shooting, especially from distance. While she has had spurts of effectiveness off the bench lately, she has really had a hard time shooting from distance, going 2-for-17 (11.8 percent) from behind the arc in the past six outings.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pinpoint off bench in win Burrell logged 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Monday's 91-85 win over Seattle.

Impact Burrell had the hot hand, so head coach Lynne Roberts stuck with her. She has been somewhat productive in the past three outings, Burrell is averaging 9.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in the span.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamby scores 27 points, Jackson adds 23 as Sparks rally for 91-85 win over Storm

Dearica Hamby had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Rickea Jackson added 23 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 91-85

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Hamby scores 20, Plum has 14 of 18 in 4th quarter to help Sparks beat Mystics 81-78

Dearica Hamby scored 20 points, Kelsey Plum had 14 of her 18 in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks held off the Washington Mystics 81-78

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in double digits Burrell provided 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 76-75 loss to the Fever.

Impact Burrell's fantasy upside will be capped as long as she continues playing off the bench, but she's finding ways to produce when given the opportunity. Burrell has scored in double digits in three of her previous eight outings off the bench, averaging 8.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in that stretch.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aliyah Boston makes a key steal late to help Fever beat the Sparks 76-75, move into 6th place

Aliyah Boston had 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and a career-high six steals to help the Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 76-75 on Friday night

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Plum banks in a shot at buzzer as the Sparks beat the Wings 81-80 to spoil Bueckers' 44-point night

Kelsey Plum banked in the winning shot just before the final buzzer and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 81-80 to spoil rookie Paige Bueckers’ career-high 44-point perf...

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharp again off bench Burrell recorded 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Sunday's 95-86 loss against the Mystics.

Impact Burrell has been a spark plug off the bench across the past 10 games, averaging 8.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 three-pointers per game during the impressive span while averaging 19.9 minutes per outing.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Citron scores 25 points, Iriafen adds 18 points, 10 rebounds as Mystics beat Sparks 95-86

Sonia Citron tied her career high with five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Los Angeles Spa...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Effective off bench Burrell totaled nine points (3-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 105-97 loss to New York.

Impact Burrell has been a reliable reserve for the Sparks this season with averages of 6.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 16.9 minutes. With Cameron Brink (ankle) suffering an ankle issue Tuesday, it's possible Burrell could step into a slightly larger role.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burton and Zandalasini lead Valkyries past Sparks 72-59

Veronica Burton scored 16 points, Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 before halftime and the Golden State Valkyries moved a game ahead of Los Angeles in the Western Conference beating t...

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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