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Sparks Sign Grace Berger to Bolster Shorthanded Guard Rotation

Berger’s hardship contract fills a sudden guard shortage caused by recent injuries combined with personal and international absences.

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Overview

  • The Sparks have started the season 4–8 and face a depleted backcourt due to multiple player absences.
  • Star guard Kelsey Plum, who leads the team with 20.9 points and 5.6 assists per game, will miss Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Storm with a left lower leg injury.
  • Forward Cameron Brink is rehabbing an ACL tear from last season and guard Rae Burrell remains in recovery from a knee injury suffered in the season opener.
  • Odyssey Sims is on personal leave and Julie Allemand is competing in EuroBasket for Belgium, further reducing available guard options.
  • Berger has signed a hardship contract through the end of the season after averaging 3.9 points, 1.6 assists and 1.5 rebounds in two WNBA campaigns and posting 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists overseas.