Sparks’ Cameron Brink Expected Play on Tuesday, With One Major Caveat
On Monday, Los Angeles Sparks' star Cameron Brink announced that she is planning to making her 2025 season debut on Tuesday, July 29 against the Las Vegas Aces, per John W. Davis — her first game back since suffering an ACL tear in 2024.
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“It’s no easy thing to come back from … I’m just very excited, very humbled by this experience,” she said at Monday afternoon's practice.
BREAKING: After missing over a year due to an ACL tear, Cameron Brink plans to make her season debut on Tuesday, per @johnwdavis.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 28, 2025
“It’s no easy thing to come back from … I’m just very excited, very humbled by this experience,” she said.https://t.co/xCzLi5KJ0t
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However, Sparks' coach Lynne Roberts also said she expects Brink will be on a likely minutes restriction in Tuesday's debut.
"It's great," Roberts said of Brink's return at Monday's practice. "Not to put too much pressure on Cam's impact right now ... [but] just be in the moment and not worry too much about missing a layup ... play with gratitude.
Sparks coach Lynne Roberts on Cameron Brink’s availability against the Las Vegas Aces. Coach Roberts said she’s been told Brink is going to play Tuesday night. pic.twitter.com/USIBYZKtYt
— John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) July 28, 2025
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"July 29th, we'll have all 11 players healthy," she added. "Sometimes the hardest times in life are the biggest lessons ... [Brink] will be a better player because of this."
Now, Brink is officially back as the Sparks — fresh off five straight wins — look to make a playoff push before the conclusion of this year's WNBA regular season.
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