Sparks look forward to new era with newcomers and veteran starting lineup

LOS ANGELES — The rebuilding Sparks are entering a new era and do not have an established superstar on the roster for the first time in the franchise’s 28-year history, as the organization is focused on the development of rookie forwards Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson, the No. 2 and No. 4 overall picks in last month’s WNBA draft.

Gone are the days of two-time WNBA champion Lisa Leslie, who played for the Sparks from the league’s inaugural season in 1997 until 2009. Toward the end of the Leslie era came Candace Parker...