WNBA Los Angeles Sparks

Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton Traded to Chicago Sky for 2012 Second Round Pick

Published on June 1, 2011 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Los Angeles Sparks News Release


LOS ANGELES -The Los Angeles Sparks have traded forward Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton to the Chicago Sky in exchange for a second round pick in the 2012 WNBA Draft, Sparks General Manager Penny Toler announced Wednesday.

"We appreciate Lindsay's contributions to the Sparks over the past two seasons and wish her well as she returns to her hometown of Chicago," Toler said.

The 6'2" native of Naperville, Ill., averaged 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 61 career regular season games with the Sparks after being drafted in the first round, 13th overall in 2009. Coincidentally, her career high of 16 points were scored during an Aug. 4, 2010 victory over Chicago.

With the acquisition of the Sky's second round selection, Los Angeles now holds five picks in the 2012 WNBA Draft. In February, the Sparks received a second round choice from the Tulsa Shock in exchange for guard Andrea Riley.

The Sparks roster currently stands at 12 players, which must be trimmed to 11 by 11 a.m. PT on Thursday.

The WNBA's 15th season tips off this Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. when the Sparks host the Minnesota Lynx at STAPLES Center. The game marks the Sparks return of Candace Parker from her injury-shortened 2010 campaign, and the debut of No. 1 overall WNBA Draft pick Maya Moore for Minnesota. Fans can purchase single game tickets starting at just $10 online at LASparks.com, by phone at 877-44-SPARKS (772757), at the STAPLES Center box office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Season tickets, as well as flexible mini-plan options, are also available.

About the Los Angeles Sparks The Los Angeles Sparks, an original Women's National Basketball Association team, enter their 15th season in 2011. The Sparks are one of six WNBA franchises that fall under the league's independent ownership model. Winner of back-to-back WNBA championships in 2001 and 2002, Los Angeles' roster of star athletes includes 2008 WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year Candace Parker, four-time WNBA champion and all-time leading scorer Tina Thompson, and two-time WNBA champion DeLisha Milton-Jones. The Sparks play their home games at STAPLES Center in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. For ticket information, call 877-44-SPARKS (772757) or visit LASparks.com.

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