Sparks' Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby ruled out for Aces matchup
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Los Angeles Sparks will face the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday but will be without key players Cameron Brink and Dearica Hamby due to injuries. Brink has been dealing with an ankle issue, while Hamby recently sustained a knee injury, marking her first missed game since joining the Sparks. Aaliyah Nye is also ruled out, and Ariel Atkins is listed as probable with an illness. Despite the injury concerns, Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts has emphasized the need for the team to finish the season strong. The game against the Aces is crucial as the Sparks have only two games remaining before returning home to honor Nneka Ogwumike in her final game on Thursday.
- •Cameron Brink and Dearica Hamby are ruled out for the Aces game.
- •Brink is recovering from a long-term ankle injury, and Hamby has a recent knee issue.
- •Aaliyah Nye is also sidelined for the matchup.
- •Sparks face the Aces on Tuesday and return home for a final game against the Golden State Valkyries.
- •Head coach Lynne Roberts aims for a strong finish to the season.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks news: Dearica Hamby upgraded on LA’s injury report for Valkyries clash
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Sparks news: Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby ruled out on injury report for Aces clash
"The Los Angeles Sparks have only two games remaining in the season, with one road game on Tuesday as they visit the Las Vegas Aces, and head coach Lynne Roberts wants the team finish the year strong . But like this past Sunday’s game against the Portland Fire, the Sparks are going to be short-handed as Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby and Aaliyah Nye […] The post Sparks news: Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby ruled out on injury report for Aces clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Los Angeles Sparks have one game remaining on their regular season schedule, at home against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday in what will serve as Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement sendoff , and a celebration of the franchise’s 2016 WNBA championship. And the Sparks should have injury reinforcements on the way in the form of veteran forward […] The post Sparks news: Dearica Hamby upgraded on LA’s injury report for Valkyries clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 2:43 AMSparks news: Dearica Hamby upgraded on LA’s injury report for Valkyries clash
The Los Angeles Sparks have one game remaining on their regular season schedule, at home against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday in what will serve as Nneka Ogwumike’s retirement sendoff , and a celebration of the franchise’s 2016 WNBA championship. And the Sparks should have injury reinforcements on the way in the form of veteran forward […] The post Sparks news: Dearica Hamby upgraded on LA’s injury report for Valkyries clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 1:55 AMSparks news: Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby ruled out on injury report for Aces clash
The Los Angeles Sparks have only two games remaining in the season, with one road game on Tuesday as they visit the Las Vegas Aces, and head coach Lynne Roberts wants the team finish the year strong . But like this past Sunday’s game against the Portland Fire, the Sparks are going to be short-handed as Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby and Aaliyah Nye […] The post Sparks news: Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby ruled out on injury report for Aces clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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