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The Los Angeles Sparks fired head coach Lynne Roberts on Friday morning after the team failed to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive season. The move signals a shift in the franchise’s direction following a disappointing stretch that saw the Sparks finish outside the postseason cut in both of Roberts’ seasons at the helm.

Roberts, who stepped into the role in 2023, guided the Sparks through a rebuild that included a mix of veteran talent and emerging players. While the team showed flashes of