Return of Cameron Brink with L.A. Sparks in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks Welcome Back Cameron Brink Amid Playoff Push
After a 13-month absence due to a devastating knee injury, Cameron Brink made a triumphant return to the basketball court for the Los Angeles Sparks on July 29, 2025. Brink, who tore her ACL and meniscus in June 2024, returned to play against the Las Vegas Aces, marking a significant milestone in her recovery journey.
Brink's comeback was an emotional moment for her, as she had been sidelined for a year. Despite the limited minutes due to a minutes restriction, Brink showcased her versatility on both ends of the floor. She scored 5 points, including her first 3-pointer of the season during the first quarter, and contributed 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block.
Perhaps Brink's most impressive feat was her defense against three-time MVP A'ja Wilson. Despite Wilson scoring 34 points overall in the game, Brink managed to limit her to just 6 points during Brink's floor time. Coach Lynne Roberts praised Brink's mental and physical toughness in overcoming the challenging injury and emphasized a measured approach focused on Brink enjoying her return rather than immediate high scoring.
Brink's recovery timeline involved over a year of rehabilitation, with gradual progression through on-court drills and non-contact practices before being medically cleared to play. Notably, she also came back to the game after tearing her Achilles tendon in 2020 and missing the season for the Las Vegas Aces.
The Sparks, who are currently sitting at 11-15, suffered an 89-74 loss to the Aces in Brink's return game. However, the team is focusing on Brink's return as a positive for the future, as they anticipate a playoff push with the positive momentum Brink's return provides.
Interestingly, Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, who has also come back from two torn ACL injuries in her career, mentioned Brink's confidence from the 3-point line throughout the game. The Aces advanced to the WNBA Finals in the season Brink missed, but lost to the Seattle Storm.
For Brink, basketball remains her main passion and her happy place. As she continues to regain her form while carefully managing her load to prevent setbacks, fans and teammates alike are eager to witness her full potential on the court.
- Despite the Los Angeles Sparks' defeat against the Las Vegas Aces in Cameron Brink's return game, the team is focused on the positive momentum Brink's return provides, as they aim for a playoff push.
- Coach Lynne Roberts praised Cameron Brink's mental and physical toughness in her recovery journey, emphasizing a measured approach focused on Brink enjoying her return rather than immediate high scoring.
- Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, who has also come back from two torn ACL injuries in her career, mentioned Cameron Brink's confidence from the 3-point line throughout their game.
- For Cameron Brink, basketball remains her main passion and her happy place, as she continues to regain her form while carefully managing her load to prevent setbacks, with fans and teammates eager to witness her full potential on the court.
