By: Jennifer Portee
4/22/2026
The Sparks are adding a new name to the mix, signing Turkish guard Sevgi Uzun to a training camp contract as they continue piecing together their roster ahead of the season.
It’s not the loudest move on paper, but it’s one that could quietly pay off. Uzun has been putting together a strong run overseas, and Los Angeles is hoping some of that momentum carries over.
“She’s had a great season with Fener, and we’re excited to see what she can bring to our group,” Sparks GM Raegan Pebley said, making it clear the team is looking beyond just numbers and focusing on growth.
In the WNBA, Uzun has mostly played a reserve role so far. Through 65 career games, she’s averaged 3.9 points and 2.8 assists, showing flashes as a steady ball handler. Her rookie season in Dallas still stands out she played in every single game and started nearly half of them, which says a lot about the trust she earned early on.
Since then, she’s been on the move a little, spending time in Phoenix and Chicago last season trying to find her footing. The minutes haven’t always been there, but her game has kept growing behind the scenes.
Over the past few months, Uzun has been on a roll internationally. She stepped up big for Türkiye during the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, averaging over 15 points a game while shooting efficiently across the board. More importantly, she played with control, helping her team secure key wins.
She’s also been holding her own in EuroLeague play with Fenerbahçe, sharing the court with some of the best talent in the world. In a recent semifinal game, she dropped 13 points and knocked down shots without hesitation another sign that her game is trending in the right direction.
For the Sparks, this is the kind of low risk move that could turn into something more. Uzun brings experience, composure, and a player’s mindset who’s used to earning everything the hard way.
Now it’s just about whether she can turn this opportunity into a roster spot in L.A.