Sparks hire Utah's Lynne Roberts as new head coach

The Los Angeles Sparks hired Utah's Lynne Roberts as their new head coach, the team announced Tuesday.

"Lynne is an outstanding coach and leader," Sparks governor and managing partner Eric Holoman said. "We are thrilled to bring her decades of winning coaching experience to our organization."

Roberts had been the head coach at Utah since 2015 and held a 165-116 record at the school. She led the Utes to a Pac-12 regular-season championship and a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023. Roberts also spent nine seasons in charge of Pacific, winning the Big West regular-season title in 2013.

"The Sparks have a talented roster with tremendous upside, and we will compete tirelessly for WNBA Championships," Roberts said.

L.A. parted ways with head coach Curt Miller shortly after the 2024 campaign following his second season with the team.

The club finished last in the WNBA with an 8-32 record. Cameron Brink, the 2024 No. 2 overall pick, appeared in only 15 games due to a knee injury.

The Sparks hold the No. 2 selection in the 2025 draft.