Sparks sign Flames’ Berger to hardship contract
The Los Angeles Sparks announced Tuesday it has signed Sydney Flames recruit Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract.
In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old guard is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, while shooting 44.1 per cent from the field and 46.2 per cent from beyond the arc.
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Berger was drafted seventh overall by the Indiana Fever out of the University of Indiana.
The Kentucky native competed in 36 games her 2023 rookie season, scoring a season-high 15 points July 12 against the Liberty, also recording seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in the contest.
The Los Angeles Sparks have signed guard Grace Berger to a rest-of-season hardship contract. In 47 games over two WNBA seasons, the 26-year-old is averaging 3.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, converting 44.1% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc. Berger…
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Berger played for Ormanspor in Turkey’s KBSL during the WNBA’s 2024-25 off-season, averaging 13.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, while shooting 45 pee cent from the floor and 85.7 per cent from the free-throw line.
Berger spent 2025 Training Camp with the Minnesota Lynx, before signing with the Flames earlier this month.