Sparks' Olivia Nelson-Ododa to miss another game

The second-year forward continues to deal with a back injury

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:20pm

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa will miss Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Dream due to a back injury, according to reports. This marks the second consecutive game the second-year pro has been sidelined with the ailment.

Why it matters

Nelson-Ododa's continued absence is a setback for the Sparks, who are already dealing with several key injuries to start the season. The team will need to find ways to compensate for the loss of production from the young forward as they look to turn things around after a slow start.

The details

Nelson-Ododa has been dealing with the back issue for the past week and was unable to suit up for the Sparks' previous game against the Dallas Wings. The 23-year-old has appeared in four games so far this season, averaging 4.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per contest.

  • Nelson-Ododa will miss the Sparks' game against the Dream on Wednesday, March 30, 2026.
  • The second-year forward previously missed the Sparks' game against the Wings on March 28, 2026 due to the back injury.

The players

Olivia Nelson-Ododa

A second-year forward for the Los Angeles Sparks who has been sidelined with a back injury.

Los Angeles Sparks

The WNBA team that Olivia Nelson-Ododa plays for, who are dealing with several key injuries to start the 2026 season.

Atlanta Dream

The WNBA team that the Sparks will be playing against on Wednesday, March 30, 2026.

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What’s next

Nelson-Ododa's status for the Sparks' game against the Wings on April 1, 2026 is uncertain as she continues to recover from the back injury.

The takeaway

The Sparks will need to find ways to overcome the loss of Nelson-Ododa's production as they look to bounce back from a slow start to the season. Her continued absence due to injury is a setback for the team as they try to get healthy and competitive in the early going.