Jackson has always been viewed as someone who can grow into a WNBA star. Her growth this season has affirmed that. The Sparks will need that, too. Kelsey Plum was the big offseason addition. If Cameron Brink can return from injury and be her uniquely talented self, L.A. has something special working.

Rickea Jackson started and played 31 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 24 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jackson converted a game-winning field goal as time expired, leading Los Angeles to its fifth consecutive victory. She converted 9-of-15 field goal attempts, 4-of-6 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.

Rickea Jackson makes a tough shot to give the Sparks a 101-99 victory over the Liberty.

Cameron Brink remains on the long road toward recovery. Ever since tearing her left ACL and meniscus during a game against the Connecticut Sun on June 18,

Cameron Brink has been cleared to play again after a 13-month recovery from an ACL tear in her left knee NEW YORK — Cameron Brink can see the light at the end of the tunnel. She’s been out for 13 months after tearing the ACL in her left knee in a game at Connecticut in June last season.

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink may not be back on the court just yet, but her latest social media post has fans hopeful that her return is just around the corner. Brink, who has been recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in June 2024,