Sparks host Fire with Lisa Leslie statue unveiling and Nneka Ogwumike's farewell
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The LA Sparks face the Portland Fire at home on September 20, 2026, while preparing to unveil a statue of Lisa Leslie at Star Plaza. The Sparks, currently 15-26, are set to miss the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Nneka Ogwumike's retirement after this season adds significance to the match as the team looks to honor her legacy. This matchup could see the Sparks complete a season sweep against the Fire, having already won the first two meetings. With players like Erica Wheeler and Rae Burrell in focus, the Sparks aim to conclude their season on a high note amid the celebrations.
- •Sparks are 15-26 and out of playoff contention.
- •Lisa Leslie statue unveiling scheduled during the game.
- •Nneka Ogwumike will retire after the 2026 season.
- •Sparks aim to sweep the season series against the Fire.
- •Rae Burrell has improved her scoring average significantly this season.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — The unveiling of Lisa Leslie’s statue was the perfection celebration of everything that makes the Los Angles Sparks legend special
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks sweep season series against Fire
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks face Fire at home as Lisa Leslie statue is ready to be unveiled
"LOS ANGELES -- On the day Lisa Leslie's statue was revealed, the Sparks gave the fans more to celebrate.
"LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks (15-26) will not make the playoffs for the sixth straight season.
"Lisa Leslie became the first Spark to receive a statue in Star Plaza in perfect fashion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 10:00 AMThe unveiling of Lisa Leslie’s statue was the perfection celebration of everything that makes the Los Angles Sparks legend special
Lisa Leslie became the first Spark to receive a statue in Star Plaza in perfect fashion.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 4:07 AMSparks sweep season series against Fire
LOS ANGELES -- On the day Lisa Leslie's statue was revealed, the Sparks gave the fans more to celebrate.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:30 AMSparks face Fire at home as Lisa Leslie statue is ready to be unveiled
LOS ANGELES -- The Sparks (15-26) will not make the playoffs for the sixth straight season.
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