Sparks, Sun playing for the future with playoff windows closed

The Los Angeles Sparks will host the Connecticut Sun on Saturday looking to end a season-high six-game losing streak. Los Angeles (12-24) matched its longest skid of 2026 after a 124-88 home loss to Atlanta on Thursday, when the Dream led 34-12 in the first quarter. The Sparks surrendered 124 points, one shy of the WNBA regulation single-game allowed record they set earlier this season at Toronto. Both teams are eliminated from playoff contention. The Sun, on a quick Western swing after a 101-78 loss at Las Vegas, aim to assess players and prepare for their future. The Sparks’ Kelsey Plum was traded to Phoenix in June due to a leg injury.