Cameron Brink returns to Sparks with minutes restriction against Lynx
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Cameron Brink returns to the Los Angeles Sparks after an eight-game absence due to a left ankle injury, participating in a noon game against the Minnesota Lynx. Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts confirmed Brink will have a minutes restriction as she aims to provide rebounding and rim protection. All-Star point guard Kelsey Plum remains sidelined with a leg injury. Brink, who has a career-best average of 9.2 points this season, also has the lowest defensive rating of her career. The Sparks are looking to improve after a loss to the Lynx last month.
- •Brink returns after eight-game absence due to ankle injury.
- •Sparks face Lynx at noon from Target Center.
- •Coach Roberts emphasizes monitored minutes for Brink.
- •All-Star Kelsey Plum is still out with a leg injury.
- •Brink averages 9.2 points this season with a 53.8 field goal percentage.
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