WNBA draft

The WNBA will host a virtual draft for the second consecutive year at 4 p.m. today on ESPN, hoping to build on the league’s momentum as teams return to home markets for the league’s 25th season. Learn what to expect from the Sparks and the rest of the league by visiting latimes.com/sports.

■ The Sparks on Wednesday acquired a second first-round pick in today’s draft, picking up the No. 7 selection from Dallas in exchange for their first-round pick in the 2022 draft. The Sparks already had the No. 10 selection, along with the No. 22 pick in the second round and the Nos. 28 and 34 selections in the third round.