Ariel Atkins will miss the Sparks' game against the Toronto Tempo due to a concussion. She sustained the injury during a previous game against the Indiana Fever.
Key points
Ariel Atkins is sidelined with a concussion.
She was injured during a game against the Indiana Fever.
Atkins did not score in her last game, finishing with two points.
The Sparks are down to 10 available players.
Sania Feagin is also out due to a lower leg injury.
Ariel AtkinsLos Angeles SparksToronto TempoIndiana Fever
The two-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist was added to the injury report Thursday with a concussion. Atkins exited Wednesday’s 87-78 loss to the Indiana Fever in the third quarter and didn’t return. She didn’t record a field goal in the matchup (0-of-4 attempts), finishing with two points from free throws in 16 minutes.
Addressing reporters after the game, Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said Atkins was “clocked” by an elbow.
In the Sparks’ season opener on Sunday, a 105-78 loss to the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces, Atkins had eight points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals.
The Sparks are down to 10 available players as they continue the pursuit of their first win of the season. Forward Sania Feagin is also out with a lower leg injury. Roberts told reporters on Wednesday that Feagin strained her lower leg two days prior but did not offer a timeline for her return.
Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts after they beat the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on May 16, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Tonight is the Valkyries first home game in their inaugural season.
Q&A
What injury is Ariel Atkins dealing with?
Ariel Atkins is sidelined with a concussion.
When will Ariel Atkins return to play for the Sparks?
There is currently no timeline for Ariel Atkins' return to play.
How did Ariel Atkins get injured?
Atkins was injured after being 'clocked' by an elbow during a game against the Indiana Fever.
Who else is injured on the Los Angeles Sparks?
Forward Sania Feagin is also out with a lower leg injury.
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Kelsey Plum #10 of the San Antonio Stars handles the ball during the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on July 30, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Silver Stars 81-64.
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Atkins joined the Sparks via trade from the Chicago Sky this offseason, in exchange for 2024 No. 4 overall pick Rickea Jackson.
After spending the first seven seasons of her career with the Washington Mystics, Atkins averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 36.1% on 3.5 3-point attempts for the Sky last season.
The five-time All-Defense honoree has been one of the league’s most dependable two-way players.
Toronto, one of the league’s two new expansion teams this season, will be without forward Isabelle Harrison (right hand) and Temi Fágbénlé (right shoulder) as it visits the Sparks.
The Tempo beat the Seattle Storm 86-73 on Tuesday for their first victory in franchise history. Marina Mabrey scored 26 points with six 3-pointers in the win, while Brittney Sykes added 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
