Sparks Notes: Dearica Hamby Shares Message to Dodgers, Candace Parker on NBA Gambling

Aug 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (5) and guard Kelsey Plum (10) celebrate against the Washington Mystics in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

On Nov. 1, the MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series title. Following the thrilling Game 7 victory, both the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks and star forward Dearica Hamby shared support for their fellow L.A. team.

"@Dodgers ⁩ DID THAT!!!!!!" Hamby said.

Furthermore, on a recent episode of former Sparks' star Candace Parker's podcast,"Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston," the L.A. icon discussed the NBA's gambling scandal — in which authorities arrested Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on Oct. 23, in connection to illegal poker and betting schemes.

"I do think this is a growing problem in all of the leagues, when betting is literally at your fingertips," Parker said. "You can wake up and decide to place whatever bet on whatever."

Here’s all the latest Sparks news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Sparks Tweets of the Day:

A look at the LA Sparks’ new $150 million practice facility in El Segundo — set to open in 2027.

It marks the largest investment in the history of women’s sports for a single team.

MORE: https://t.co/3q1iDF7Io3pic.twitter.com/eO71oEOB2b

— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) September 25, 2025

Angel Reese to the Sparks?

🚨🔗 More on potential trade destinations for Chicago’s star, following a recent report: https://t.co/mLzmGUXSPu

— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) September 10, 2025

Kelsey Plum, in her first season in LA, led the Sparks to their highest single-season win total since 2019.

2025 — 21-23
‘24 — 8-32
‘23 — 17-23
‘22 — 13-23
‘21 — 12-20
‘20 — 15-7

“We’ll be back …[the culture] is changing,” she said postgame on Thursday.https://t.co/AU3pe4EXNY

— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) September 12, 2025

From Monday — Sparks’ Cameron Brink reacts to her season-ending nose injury suffered in LA’s 2025 finale vs Aces:

✍️🔗: https://t.co/kMyVURw2GR pic.twitter.com/EJqL0gQmEj

— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) September 17, 2025

For more news and notes on the Los Angeles Sparks, visit Los Angeles Sparks on SI.