2022 Los Angeles Sparks season
The 2022 WNBA season was the 26th season for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association. The season tipped off on May 6, 2022, versus the Chicago Sky.
| 2022 Los Angeles Sparks season | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Derek Fisher (Until June 7) Fred Williams (Interim, from July 7th-present) |
| Arena | Crypto.com Arena |
| Attendance | 5,653 per game |
| Results | |
| Record | 13–23 (.361) |
| Place | 6th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Team Leaders | |
| Points | Nneka Ogwumike – 18.1 ppg |
| Rebounds | Nneka Ogwumike – 6.6 rpg |
| Assists | Jordin Canada – 5.5 apg |
| Media | |
| Television | Spectrum SportsNet ESPN CBS/CBS Sports Network NBA TV |
The Sparks started the season well with road wins over Chicago and Indiana, but could not hold onto that momentum as they lost the next five games in a row. They broke the streak by winning three of their next four games to finish May 5–6. They would open June with a loss and on June 7, 2022, the Sparks and head coach Derek Fisher parted ways after starting the season 5–7, and Fred Williams was named the interim head coach. Williams' tenure started with back to back losses, but the Sparks won two of their last four games in June to finish the month 2–5. The team won its first three games in July before losing their next three. Two wins were followed by three losses to finish July 5–6. The team began August in the playoff hunt, but three straight losses extended their losing streak to six total and dashed their playoff hopes. A win at Washington would be the Sparks' only win in August as they finished the season with three straight home losses. They finished the month 1–6 and the season 13–23.