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Pili has struggled to carve out a role in the WNBA after being selected by the Lynx with the No. 8 overall pick in 2024, and that didn't change this year. She wasn't part of Minnesota's rotation to begin the season before being waived in mid-July. She joined the Sparks in early August but was unable to generate much playing time with Los Angeles, as she averaged just 3.2 points and 0.4 rebounds in 3.4 minutes per game over five appearances. Pili will be a reserved free agent during the offseason, and it seems likely that she'll have to seek out other opportunities heading into 2026.

Feagin didn't have a consistent role in the rotation for most of the season, but she played double-digit minutes for the third time this year during Thursday's regular-season finale. The Sparks selected Feagin with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, and she averaged 1.3 points and 0.7 rebounds in 4.8 minutes per game over 16 appearances during her rookie year. Given her role in 2025, she'll likely have to compete for a roster spot ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Cannon played limited minutes in Thursday's regular-season finale, attempting only one field goal. The 36-year-old veteran made 21 appearances during the 2025 campaign, averaging 4.4 points and 1.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor and 38.9 percent from beyond the arc. She'll be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, with an uncertain future ahead.

Although Vanloo came off the bench once again Thursday, she played 21 minutes, which was her highest total since joining the Sparks. The 32-year-old began the year with the Valkyries and averaged 4.6 points, 4.1 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 20.0 minutes per game over nine appearances (two starts), but she was let go upon her return from EuroBasket. She had a somewhat inconsistent role after joining the Sparks, averaging 2.2 points, 1.2 assists and 0.6 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game over 22 appearances. Vanloo will be a reserved free agent this winter, and it's possible that she has a chance to explore other opportunities.

Burrell drew her first start of the year during Thursday's regular-season finale, and she scored in double figures for a third consecutive game. The 25-year-old sustained a knee injury on Opening Night, which forced her to miss 16 games. However, she remained healthy over the second half of the season and consistently saw double-digit minutes off the bench. In total, she averaged 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.6 steals in 18.4 minutes per game over 28 appearances. Burrell will be a reserved free agent during the offseason, and it's possible that the Sparks will express interest in bringing her back for the 2026 campaign.

Although the Sparks had already been eliminated from the playoffs ahead of Thursday's matchup, Hamby put up a well-rounded stat line during the regular-season finale, including a team-best mark in steals. Hamby's production remained steady in 2025 following her breakout season last year, as she averaged 18.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.5 blocks in 31.2 minutes per game while appearing in every game for a third consecutive year. Hamby is slated to become an unrestricted free agent ahead of her age-32 season, and she'll presumably draw plenty of interest from around the league.

Although the Sparks were eliminated from postseason contention following Tuesday's matchup, Plum suited up in Thursday's regular-season finale and saw a normal workload. She came within two assists of posting a double-double and also scored in double figures for a 14th consecutive game. Plum had a successful first season in Los Angeles, averaging 19.5 points, 5.7 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 made three-pointers and 1.2 steals in 35.1 minutes per game while starting in all 43 of her appearances. The 31-year-old is slated to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, and she should carve out a prominent role in 2026 regardless of where she signs.

Stevens pulled down a team-high 12 rebounds but was otherwise quiet in a blowout loss. She struggled to maintain a scoring presence down the stretch of the regular season, as she was held to single digits in six of her last seven outings after averaging 13.9 points through her first 37 appearances of the 2025 campaign.

Barker drew a rare opportunity to join the starting lineup given the absence of Julie Allemand (ankle). Barker responded by putting up a career-high 15 points, tying teammates Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby. This was a positive way for Barker to end her rookie season after being held scoreless in three straight games heading into Thursday's finale.

Brink will be shut down for the rest of the evening, likely as a precaution. She saw limited minutes since returning July 29 from a torn ACL, failing to log 20 minutes in a game over 19 total appearances. Brink figures to be much more involved, looking forward to the 2026 campaign.

Brink appeared to take an elbow to the face and was escorted to the locker room shortly after. She'll be considered questionable to return Thursday until more information on her status comes to light.

Burrell will step into the starting lineup with both Rickea Jackson (lower leg) and Julie Allemand (ankle) downgraded to out. This will be Burrell's first start of the regular season, which comes after a 20-point performance in her last appearance Tuesday against Phoenix.