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Las Vegas Aces set WNBA record with 22 3-pointers in 103-75 win over Sparks

A’ja Wilson had 23 points and 19 rebounds, Jewell Loyd added 21 points and the Las Vegas Aces made a single-game WNBA record 22 3-pointers in their 16th consecutive win, 103-75 ove...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Excels in starting role Barker totaled 15 points (7-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Thursday's 103-75 loss to the Aces.

Impact Barker drew a rare opportunity to join the starting lineup given the absence of Julie Allemand (ankle). Barker responded by putting up a career-high 15 points, tying teammates Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby. This was a positive way for Barker to end her rookie season after being held scoreless in three straight games heading into Thursday's finale.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stepping into starting five Barker is starting Thursday's game against the Aces, independent journalist Justin Russo reports.

Impact Barker will draw her first start since June 17 in what will be LA's regular-season finale. She's struggled to contribute much off the bench of late, averaging 1.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.4 minutes over her previous seven matchups.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sees three minutes in loss Barker contributed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across three minutes during Tuesday's 105-97 loss to New York.

Impact For the sixth game in a row, Barker was held to five or fewer minutes off the bench. An emergency depth option, Barker can be ignored in most fantasy formats.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays minimal role in win Barker finished with no counting stats across four minutes during Tuesday's 100-91 victory over Indiana.

Impact Barker remains off the fantasy radar in most formats, as she's buried on the depth chart in Los Angeles. Over her last five games, she's seen a total of 20 minutes with three points to her name.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sees handful of minutes Barker amassed three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one assist across five minutes during Tuesday's 93-86 victory over Washington.

Impact For the fifth game in a row, Barker was limited to single-digit minutes. Until her situation changes, Barker remains miles off the fantasy radar.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in six minutes Barker produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over six minutes during Sunday's 92-88 win over Connecticut.

Impact Barker's role with the Sparks has tanked recently. Over her last three appearances, she's seen a total of 19 minutes off the bench. She's safe to ignore in most fantasy formats.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays eight minutes in loss Barker had one rebound and one assist over eight minutes during Thursday's 91-82 loss to the Lynx.

Impact Barker has played a total of 13 minutes over her last two appearances. She's not a factor in most fantasy formats until a path to more minutes opens up for the guard. In 18.8 minutes per game this season, she holds averages of 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to five minutes Barker contributed one assist in five minutes during Thursday's 89-79 loss to New York.

Impact The No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Barker's role continues to trend in the wrong direction for the Sparks. Over her last four games, she has a total of five points and is averaging 11.8 minutes per night. She's miles off the fantasy radar.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Barker posted five points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 12 minutes during Tuesday's 97-86 loss to the Sky.

Impact Barker failed to make an impact off the bench Tuesday. She played only 12 minutes, which is her second-lowest total of the season. The rookie guard is averaging 5.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 35.3 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from beyond the arc while logging 21 minutes per contest.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

McBride scores 15 of her 29 in 4th as Lynx beat Sparks 82-66 without Collier

Kayla McBride scored 15 of her season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter, Courtney Williams added 18 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-66 for their thi...

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Retreating to bench Barker is not in the Sparks' starting lineup against the Lynx on Saturday.

Impact Barker has started in each of the Sparks' last two games, but she will come off the bench Saturday as Kelsey Plum (leg) returns to the starting five. Barker is averaging 5.2 points,3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals across 21.5 minutes per game this season.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logs career highs in loss Barker racked up 12 points (4-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 98-67 loss to the Storm.

Impact Barker was extremely efficient from three-point range en route to a career-high mark in points, adding personal bests in rebounds and three-pointers as well. The rookie was one of three Sparks players to score in double figures Tuesday, reaching that mark for the first time this season.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Storm's Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike Dismantle Shorthanded Sparks Despite strong offensive efforts from Rickea Jackson, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Azurá Stevens, the Los Angeles Sparks dropped their second con...

JUNE 18 • SI.COM

Ogwumike scores 26, Williams has 8 steals for Storm record in 98-67 win over Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points on 12-of-16 shooting and Gabby Williams set a club record for steals as the Seattle Storm coasted past the injury-plagued Los Angeles...

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Minor production as starter Barker racked up four points (1-2 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 101-78 loss to the Lynx.

Impact With Odyssey Sims (personal) sidelined, Barker returned to the starting lineup for the first time since May 30. Barker's 28 minutes against the Lynx were her most since May 23, when she played a season-high 29, but she's yet to score in double figures and committed a campaign-worst five turnovers Saturday.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Barker is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Lynx.

Impact Barker returns to the starting lineup Saturday with Odyssey Sims (personal) unavailable, after coming off the bench in each of the past four games following a stretch of five straight starts. The rookie has delivered steady production regardless of role, averaging 4.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 19.8 minutes over 11 appearances.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss Barker finished Monday's 89-81 loss to the Valkyries with seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes.

Impact Barker logged a season-low 10 minutes off the bench Monday, but didn't miss a shot while being productive in a limited role. The rookie guard has played in the second unit five out of the 10 games she's played thus far, averaging 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 50 percent from the floor and 36.4 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Full stat line from second unit Barker registered six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block in 14 minutes during Sunday's 85-80 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Early-season shooting woes were the likely culprit for Barker's move to the bench Sunday, but she was still able to supply a full stat line and bury multiple three-pointers. The rookie guard is still searching for a rhythm in the early going, as she's shooting just 28.2 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from downtown through her first eight contests (five starts), and Barker is averaging just 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.9 threes in 21.5 minutes.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Barker won't start against the Mercury on Sunday, independent WNBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Julie Allemand will get the starting nod, pushing Barker to the bench against Phoenix. The rookie had started in the club's past five outings, averaging 4.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting just 25.0 percent from the field across 24.2 minutes per game.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

The best of Los Angeles Sparks rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker in images From her time on courts in Alabama to the beginning of her professional career in Los Angeles, Barker has been a star on the rise.

MAY 29 • USATODAY.COM

Scores nine points in win Barker finished Sunday's 91-78 win over the Sky with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes.

Impact Barker remains in the starting lineup for Los Angeles, with Rickea Jackson (concussion) still on the mend. In those three games as a starter, the rookie guard has averaged 6.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, shooting 28.6 percent from the floor and 23.1 percent from beyond the arc.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Plum scores 28 and Azura Stevens adds season-high 24 as Sparks beat Sky 91-78

Kelsey Plum hit six 3-pointers and finished with 28 points, Azura Stevens scored a season-high 24 and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Chicago Sky 91-78

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Quiet in start Barker had two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Due to the absence of Rickea Jackson (concussion protocol), the No. 9 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft made her first career start Wednesday. She's had a tough start to the season, however, posting averages of 3.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 blocks in 22.0 minutes per game.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Making first career start Barker will be part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mercury, independent WNBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Barker has been one of the Sparks' top bench pieces through the team's first two games, and she'll step into the first unit Wednesday due to the absence of Rickea Jackson (concussion protocol). The No. 9 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Barker is averaging 4.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 19.0 minutes per game this season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE