The Los Angeles Sparks have been playing without star center Cameron Brink for the past month.
However, that is set to change. On Wednesday, Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said Brink will return but will be on a minutes restriction against the Minnesota Lynx.
“I’m thrilled that Cam is available today. She’ll be on a minutes restriction. Her ankle sprain was really bad. She’s worked her ass off to get where she’s at right now. She’s thrilled and obviously so are we,” Roberts said, via Justin Russo.
Brink was the second overall pick in 2024, taken right after Caitlin Clark. Brink was a superstar with the Stanford Cardinal.
Unfortunately, Brink has played a total of 48 games in three seasons in the WNBA as she has constantly battled injuries.
Earlier this season, Brink took a hard hit to the nose and had to wear an unusual brace, but she didn’t have to miss much time.
In 2026, Brink is averaging 9.2 points with 4.4 rebounds per game, and she last played on June 15 against the Golden State Valkyrie in the Commissioner’s Cup before suffering a left ankle injury.
Brink made her presence felt immediately at the start of the game on Wednesday.
Cameron Brink spins and scores in her first game back from injury 🙌pic.twitter.com/ppI5EXgaVr
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 15, 2026
Not even two weeks later, the Sparks also lost superstar Kelsey Plum, the team’s top scorer, and it was reported that she would be re-evaluated in four weeks.
So, Brink’s return is good news for LA, and there is a scenario where Plum returns soon as well.
