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Cameron Brink's third season in the WNBA didn't start strong.
On Sunday, the No. 2 overall pick in 2024 came off the bench against the Las Vegas Aces and played just eight minutes in the Los Angeles Sparks' 105-78 loss at Crypto.com Arena. In eight minutes of action, Brink went scoreless with three rebounds on the stat sheet.
The Los Angeles forward also had three fouls and three turnovers during her time on the court, prompting her removal from the game with just under seven minutes remaining in regulation. Brink's rough night had some people abuzz.
"We need Cam to produce. We need Cam to bring that defensive energy," head coach Lynne Roberts said postgame. "We have so much confidence and belief in her. She's gotta get out on the floor with some confidence and do what she's capable of doing.
"But we're gonna need her ... We're gonna need Cam. She's gonna be a big part of our success. Have every bit of belief in her."
While Brink not being in the starting lineup or having limited minutes may feel strange, Roberts hinted Brink likely wouldn't play big minutes in Los Angeles' lineup during training camp.
“If we had a game tomorrow, Cameron (Brink) would come off the bench,” Roberts said on April 30.
Brink started 15 games for the franchise in 2024, but a season-ending ACL injury in her left knee cut her rookie season short. At the time of her injury, the former Stanford product was averaging 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.However, when she returned in 2026, Brink struggled to find her offensive rhythm through 19 games. She never started, averaging roughly five points and four rebounds in just under 13 minutes of action. Brink only scored in double digits three times during the season. She also had six matchups with at least four or more fouls.
There's plenty season to go. But, if Brink continues to struggle, the Sparks may look to move the third-year forward before the trade deadline on Aug. 2. The 6-foot-4 forward could become a target for teams like Minnesota, Connecticut and Golden State, who all could use extra post player depth.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sparks stay patient, but Cameron Brink’s production is a concern
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On Sunday, the No. 2 overall pick in 2024 came off the bench against the Las Vegas Aces and played just eight minutes in the Los Angeles Sparks' 105-78 loss at Crypto.com Arena. In eight minutes of action, Brink went scoreless with three rebounds on the stat sheet.
The Los Angeles forward also had three fouls and three turnovers during her time on the court, prompting her removal from the game with just under seven minutes remaining in regulation. Brink's rough night had some people abuzz.
"We need Cam to produce. We need Cam to bring that defensive energy," head coach Lynne Roberts said postgame. "We have so much confidence and belief in her. She's gotta get out on the floor with some confidence and do what she's capable of doing.
"But we're gonna need her ... We're gonna need Cam. She's gonna be a big part of our success. Have every bit of belief in her."
While Brink not being in the starting lineup or having limited minutes may feel strange, Roberts hinted Brink likely wouldn't play big minutes in Los Angeles' lineup during training camp.
“If we had a game tomorrow, Cameron (Brink) would come off the bench,” Roberts said on April 30.
Brink started 15 games for the franchise in 2024, but a season-ending ACL injury in her left knee cut her rookie season short. At the time of her injury, the former Stanford product was averaging 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.However, when she returned in 2026, Brink struggled to find her offensive rhythm through 19 games. She never started, averaging roughly five points and four rebounds in just under 13 minutes of action. Brink only scored in double digits three times during the season. She also had six matchups with at least four or more fouls.
There's plenty season to go. But, if Brink continues to struggle, the Sparks may look to move the third-year forward before the trade deadline on Aug. 2. The 6-foot-4 forward could become a target for teams like Minnesota, Connecticut and Golden State, who all could use extra post player depth.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sparks stay patient, but Cameron Brink’s production is a concern
Continue reading...
