‘Deserves another season’- WNBA fans react to LA Sparks firing Lynne Roberts after missing 2026 playoffs
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What happened
WNBA fans have delivered mixed reactions after the Los Angeles Sparks fired head coach Lynne Roberts following two seasons without a playoff appearance. Roberts finished her time in Los Angeles with a 37-51 record, while the Sparks went 16-28 in 2026 and missed the postseason for a sixth consecutive season.
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