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Associated Press
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Minnesota takes on Los Angeles following Williams' 20-point game
Los Angeles Sparks (4-9, 3-8 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (11-1, 10-1 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx faces the Los Angeles Sparks after Courtney Williams scored 20 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 76-62 win against the Las Vegas Aces. The Lynx's record in Western Conference play is 10-1. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 8.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Jessica Shepard averaging 2.6. The Sparks have gone 3-8 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles allows 86.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.7 points per game. Minnesota's average of 9.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 9.5 per game Los Angeles allows. Los Angeles averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 more makes per game than Minnesota gives up. The teams square off for the third time this season. The Lynx won 101-78 in the last meeting on June 14. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 32 points, and Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 20 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Collier is scoring 24.4 points per game and averaging 8.5 rebounds for the Lynx. Williams is averaging 11.8 points and 4.3 rebounds over the last 10 games. Azura Stevens is averaging 13.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Sparks. Plum is averaging 17.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 9-1, averaging 83.3 points, 34.2 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.8 points per game. Sparks: 3-7, averaging 82.3 points, 34.7 rebounds, 19.9 assists, 8.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 88.5 points. INJURIES: Lynx: None listed. Sparks: Cameron Brink: out (knee), Rae Burrell: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Minnesota takes on Los Angeles following Williams' 20-point game
Los Angeles Sparks (4-9, 3-8 Western Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (11-1, 10-1 Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx faces the Los Angeles Sparks after Courtney Williams scored 20 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 76-62 win against the Las Vegas Aces. Advertisement The Lynx's record in Western Conference play is 10-1. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 8.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Jessica Shepard averaging 2.6. The Sparks have gone 3-8 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles allows 86.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.7 points per game. Minnesota's average of 9.4 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 9.5 per game Los Angeles allows. Los Angeles averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.8 more makes per game than Minnesota gives up. The teams square off for the third time this season. The Lynx won 101-78 in the last meeting on June 14. Napheesa Collier led the Lynx with 32 points, and Kelsey Plum led the Sparks with 20 points. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Collier is scoring 24.4 points per game and averaging 8.5 rebounds for the Lynx. Williams is averaging 11.8 points and 4.3 rebounds over the last 10 games. Azura Stevens is averaging 13.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Sparks. Plum is averaging 17.1 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lynx: 9-1, averaging 83.3 points, 34.2 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.8 points per game. Sparks: 3-7, averaging 82.3 points, 34.7 rebounds, 19.9 assists, 8.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 88.5 points. INJURIES: Lynx: None listed. Sparks: Cameron Brink: out (knee), Rae Burrell: out (leg). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WNBA Star Kelsey Plum Creeped Out By Fan's Move Outside Hotel
WNBA Star Kelsey Plum Creeped Out By Fan's Move Outside Hotel originally appeared on The Spun. Fans have been camped outside of team hotels, hoping for an autograph or player sighting, since professional sports became a thing. Advertisement The WNBA probably hasn't experienced this as much over the years, due to their relative popularity compared to leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, etc. However, that is beginning to change. The WNBA is exploding in popularity, thanks to the addition of Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, and other players. WNBA players are now beginning to experience what professional athletes in other sports have experienced for a while. Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum is not a fan, though. The veteran WNBA star was creeped out by fans standing outside of her team hotel during a recent road trip. LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 25: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks talks to the media after the game against the Chicago Sky on May 25, 2025 at Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)Plum spotted a couple of fans outside of her team's hotel during a recent road trip. They were seeking some autographs. Advertisement "Don't y'all find that kind of weird?" she asked the fans standing outside of her team hotel. "Low key, like, low key? Come on? I'm really turned off right now, I'm not going to lie." The fan then admitted that they knew where the team was staying based on the team bus. Plum then agreed to sign one autograph for them. The fan made it clear that he was just a fan of the WNBA, seeking an autograph from one of his favorite players. He added that Plum could add his name to the autograph, which makes it harder to re-sell on the internet. If the WNBA is going to continue to grow, players are going to have to get more used to stuff like this, which has been happening in other sports leagues for a while. Advertisement The players don't have to like it, obviously - it's human nature to be weirded out by someone camping outside of your hotel - but it's not going to go away. WNBA Star Kelsey Plum Creeped Out By Fan's Move Outside Hotel first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelsey Plum Taking Heat For Hotel Interaction With WNBA Fan
Kelsey Plum Taking Heat For Hotel Interaction With WNBA Fan originally appeared on The Spun. Kelsey Plum might be one of the most popular players in the WNBA, but it appears fans have changed their tune about her this week. Advertisement The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Plum this past offseason in a massive three-team trade involving the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm. Unsurprisingly, the All-Star guard has played well under the bright lights in Los Angeles. She's currently averaging 20.9 points and 5.6 assists per game for the Sparks. While her production on the court has been great, Plum went viral this week because of an interaction she had with a few fans. Plum was creeped out by fans standing outside of the Sparks' hotel. This incident occurred during the team's recent road trip. LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 25: Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks talks to the media after the game against the Chicago Sky on May 25, 2025 at Arena in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)The fans admit they saw the team bus for the Sparks and decided to wait outside of the hotel for the players to show up. Advertisement Clearly, that behavior didn't fly with Plum. "Don't y'all find that a little weird? Low key, like, low key? Come on? I'm really turned off right now," Plum told the fans. Over the past few hours, Plum has received a lot of backlash for the way she handled this encounter. "Everyone is entitled to feel how they feel. Some people find the runway fashion shoots on red carpets before games weird," one fan wrote on X. "WNBA players begged for more attention , more coverage …… but they 1000% are unequipped and ill prepared for this ….. they need some sort of training," a second fan said. "Does the WNBA not want fans or," another fan asked. Advertisement "So you finally get the attention you begged years and years for in the WNBA and then shut down fans when asked for 5 seconds of your time because you're too good for them," a social media user wrote. It's possible these people were resellers rather than true WNBA fans. If that's the case, people may end up retracting their comments about Plum. Until that ends up being confirmed or denied, Plum will probably receive a bit more criticism on social media. Plum will return to the hardwood Saturday when the Sparks take on the Minnesota Lynx. Related: Petition Started To Ban Caitlin Clark's Teammate From The WNBA Kelsey Plum Taking Heat For Hotel Interaction With WNBA Fan first appeared on The Spun on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
WNBA star Kelsey Plum's brutal insult to autograph-seeking 'fan' divides opinion... so was she in the right?
Opinion has been split after video emerged of an awkward interaction between Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum and a 'fan' hoping to snag an autograph from her. In a video posted to TikTok, a group of fans were seen waiting for Plum and teammate Dearica Hamby outside of a team hotel. The fan, who appeared to sound like a grown man, and Plum exchanged words which were spoken right before the video began - likely Plum asking why the man and others who had gathered were waiting for them. After the fan told Plum 'the bus was right here', Hamby made some kind of comment and continued walking away. Plum then remarked, 'Don't y'all find that kinda weird? Low key? Like low key, come on.' When the fan agreed with her, Plum said that she was 'really turned off right now, not gonna lie.' After affirming he was a fan - which Plum said she appreciated - and being asked to sign just one trading card on a sheet the fan held out, the former NCAA leading scorer relented and put her signature on a card. The video then ended with Plum signing the autograph and the fan encouraging her to 'keep going this year', which the player appreciated. The awkward encounter led to many opinions being shared online. Some thought that Plum seemed ungrateful for her fans. Others believed this fan wanted her autograph so he could sell it online. In fact, the latter turns out to be the case. When visiting the page of the account - with the username @minnygraphs99 suggesting he's from Minnesota and sells autographed cards - you find hundreds of videos from this user of him obtaining and selling autographed trading cards. Still, other users came to this account's defense. 'Kelsey Plum dumb asf. Nobody knew her until Caitlin [Clark] and now that she's got some fans she pissing on them,' wrote one user on X. Another said, 'Weird a fan? Lmaoooo.' 'Why are the WNBA women so f***ed up in the head? Dude is just asking for an autograph. What is Kelsey Plum f***ing problem?,' another user posted. Still, there were plenty of others who believed that the behavior from this fan was weird and defended Plum. 'It is weird, and a lot of athletes refuse to sign multiple items from obvious re-sellers,' one user said. 'I have zero problems with her calling out obviously weird resellers. They are not fans,' a different user posted. Another said, 'tbh I have no problem with her saying this. It must be awkward for a grown man to ask another adult for an autograph. And it is absolutely weird to wait by their bus. I've chased auto's … when I was 13-14 yrs old.' Despite the Sparks struggling at 4-9, Plum has been a godsend in the midst of her first season since being traded from the Las Vegas Aces. Plum leads the Sparks in scoring with 20.9 points per game.
