On the same day that the Los Angeles Sparks will introduce their new head coach Lynne Roberts, the franchise set into motion another pillar of its future. The Sparks announced Thursday that they have partnered with Transwestern Real Estate Services to begin the process of building a practice facility.

The Los Angeles Sparks named Utah women's basketball coach and Redding native Lynne Roberts as their next head coach, succeeding Curt Miller.

Rae Burrell, who enjoyed a breakout season for the Los Angeles Sparks this summer, will head to Miami to play 3-on-3 basketball during the WNBA offseason.