# Los Angeles Sparks 2026 Season Preview | Trading for experience and defense

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Podcast: [Bleav in the W](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleav-in-the-w-7832485)
Published: 2026-05-12T23:33:00+00:00
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## Resource

Get ready for the start of the WNBA season by previewing all 15 teams, from bottom to top. The Sporting Tribune's Rey Moralde joins Tyler Byrum to previews the Los Angeles Sparks, the #5 team in Tyler's preseason power rankings.

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