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Tonie Morgan signs WNBA contract with Los Angeles Sparks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 4:48 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Tonie Morgan signs WNBA contract with Los Angeles Sparks
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Tonie Morgan, former guard for Kentucky's women's basketball team, signed a player development contract with the LA Sparks on July 18, 2026. Morgan was previously drafted 32nd overall by the Chicago Sky but was waived after two preseason games. She led the NCAA with 286 assists in the 2025-26 season, setting a Kentucky single-season record and averaging 13.8 points per game. Sparks Assistant General Manager Zach Knowlton expressed excitement about Morgan's potential contribution to the team and development program.

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  • •Tonie Morgan signed with LA Sparks on July 18, 2026.
  • •Previously drafted by Chicago Sky, waived after preseason games.
  • •Led NCAA with 286 assists in 2025-26 season.
  • •Averaged 13.8 points and 7.9 assists per game with Kentucky.
  • •Sparks view Morgan as a valuable addition to their development program.
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Former Kentucky women's basketball guard Tonie Morgan has signed a player development contract with the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.

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