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The Golden State Valkyries waived Julie Vanloo, so the LA Sparks took a chance on signing her on Thursday. Vanloo didn't last long in Golden State. The Valkyries signed the Belgian during the 2025 WNBA season, and she appeared in nine games, averaging 4.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists.
Vanloo had to leave the U.S. for a while to represent her home country in the EuroBasket tournament in Athens, Greece. She led her team to the championship but skipped the celebrations to return to the Valkyries.
However, hours after her return, she was waived by Golden State. Fortunately for the 32-year-old, the Sparks picked her up soon after she was released. The two-time EuroBasket gold medalist will be available on Thursday against the New York Liberty in Brooklyn. In its statement, the team also confirmed that Vanloo will wear the No. 6 jersey.
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After the LA Sparks confirmed the signing, fans revealed their thoughts.
"Oh s**t… that California rivalry gonna hit different now 👀," a fan wrote on X.
"Love to see it. Show Golden State what they lost," another fan commented.
"Love the Sparks to upset the Valkyries! That team needs to be bumped off its high horse," one fan said.
Other fans weren't happy with the move, though.
"Why you gon waive Odyssey for Vanloo?? My goddd," a fan commented.
"Waived Sims for Vanloo like what so we waived Sims and McDonald for two worst players in Allemand and Vanloo i'm done," a comment read.
"Plum 2.0 a bunch of skipping and jacking up s**t. Magic fire Lynn please! Rickea please ask for a trade. These people don't give a s**t about u," another commented.
LA Sparks retire Candace Parker's jersey
On Sunday, the LA Sparks honored one of the best players to suit up for the franchise, Candace Parker.
At halftime of their game against the Chicago Sky, another former team of Parker, the Sparks raised her No. 3 jersey into the rafters at the Crypto.com Arena.
"To see my jersey hanging in the rafters amongst other legends is truly an honor," Parker said in March. "This moment is not just about me -- it's about my family, my teammates and the incredible support from the LA Sparks organization and fans."
Parker led the Sparks to a championship win in 2016. She won Finals MVP against the Minnesota Lynx, with averages of 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.0 blocks.
