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sparks

[spahrks] / spɑrks /
NOUN
fire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blaze bonfire heat inferno
STRONG
campfire charring coals combustion conflagration devouring element embers flames flare glow hearth holocaust incandescence luminosity oxidation phlogiston pyre scintillation scorching searing tinder warmth
WEAK
flame and smoke hot spot rapid oxidation sea of flames up in smoke

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The Sparks later selected Chance Gray from Ohio State with the No. 24 pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The Sparks are pushing to contend for a playoff spot this season after bringing back veteran forward Nneka Ogwumike and guards Ariel Atkins and Wheeler to build one of their deepest rosters in years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“Having vets like Kelsey Plum and Erica Wheeler around a young guard like that is a tremendous opportunity for her,” Sparks general manager Raegan Pebley said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But taking less allows the Sparks more flexibility to build a contending team, and they’ve already made good on that by bringing in Ogwumike and Wheeler as free agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Sparks from the smokestack passed by his window.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri