Sparks faces a violent reaction after users of social networks accuse the WNBA team of publishing thirst traps
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He Los Angeles Sparks The fire passed on social networks this week for a publication that some users claimed sexualized one of the team’s players.
Sparks page X shared a publication on Tuesday afternoon mocking the team game against the Seattle storm Later that night.
The publication shared a Graphic of the Novata Guard Sarah Ashlee Barker with what appeared to be a short top.
Sarah Ashlee Barker (13) of Los Angeles Sparks is defended by Skylar Diggins (4) of the Seattle storm in the second half on Crypto.com Arena on June 17, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Meg Oliphant/Getty images)
“Back in front of the local crowd,” said the publication, adding details of the game.
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Fans seemed impressed with the decision to publish Barker dressed that way.
“Where is the man with the shirt?” A user wrote.
“These game publications fidian me. Without unis or nothing, just thirst traps,” added another.
Another user wrote, in part, “what kind of opportunity does female sports have if it is an official communication of the team?
Cameron Brink calls Fan for accusing the WNBA player to prioritize ‘walking on the red carpets’ for rehabilitation
Sparks have previously shared publications on the game of players who use their uniforms.
A basketball with the logo of the Cup of the commissioner during a game between Seattle Storm and the Sparks in Crypto.com Arena on June 17, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn images)
Last week, Sparks eaves, Cameron Brink, faced similar criticism of an online fan, accusing the former first round of putting more time in “walking through the red carpets and Schmoozing” to rehabilitate his LCA injury.
“Now I should have returned to the court, and something tells me that if he put as much rehabilitation work as he walks through the red and academic carpets, he would return,” the fan wrote in a comment that Brink published in his Instagram stories last week.
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“I am working incredibly hard every day. I would give anything to be on the court at this time. Basketball is my passion and everything for me … To say this you are not a true fanatic.
The Sparks injured striker Cameron Brink leaves the floor after a game against Las Vegas Aces on Crypto.com Arena on July 5, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
“Thanks to those who understand that ACLs can take a year and be funny. I can’t wait until I play again.”
Brink, 23, has been marginalized since he broke the LCA in his left knee during a June 2024 game against the Connecticut Sun. I was averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game before the lesion.
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