Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink “feels great,” but she hasn’t been able to participate in on-court activity during the first three days of practice at Unrivaled as she recovers from a torn left ACL.
“I’m not able to do a ton,” Brink said Tuesday. “I’m just really appreciative that I’m able to be here and that my teammates are super accepting of me and cheering me on from the sidelines. I haven’t been able to do a ton, but [am doing] more and more every day.”
The 2024 No. 2 pick tore the ACL in her left knee during a WNBA game against the Connecticut Sun in June, which ended her rookie season and kept her from the USA 3×3 team at the Paris Olympics. She underwent a successful operation in July.
Five months after the surgery, Brink, who signed to a two-year deal with Unrivaled, has ruled out participating this season in the new 3-on-3 league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. She is slated to play next season.
“It means a lot to be here and that the Unrivaled team and people want me here to see what’s going on for next year,” Brink said. “It’s a great opportunity.
“[Unrivaled] invited me, so I said why not take advantage of being around the best players [and] have great teammates. I hope to get stronger…
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