May 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Sparks Notes: Cameron Brink Nears Return, Fever Star Fined $500 After Calling Out Refs

Originally posted on Los Angeles Sparks on SI
By Ben Geffner | Last updated Jul 25, 2025 4:34 PM ET

On Wednesday afternoon, ahead of Thursday's win over the Sun, Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink — injured since 2024 following an ACL tear last June — was upgraded from 'out' to 'questionable,' per Real Sports. Despite not playing, she still nears a return to game action, per head coach Lynne Roberts.

Prior to last weekend's 2025 WNBA All-Star events, an Indiana Fever star guard posted a TikTok calling out the league's officiating — captioned, "@ some refs." — and later announcing in a X post that the WNBA fined her $500 for the video. Before this year's All-Star Game, Sparks' guard Kelsey Plum — named an All-Star for the fourth consecutive year — delivered a similar statement.

Here’s all the latest Sparks news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Fever Star Fined $500 Days After Sparks' Kelsey Plum Rips WNBA Officiating

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum Slammed by Major Analyst for Caitlin Clark Comments: ‘Stop Talking’

Cameron Brink Appears to Be Nearing Return to Sparks Based on Latest Update

Sparks' Cameron Brink's Return Date Tentatively Set For 'Late July'

Sparks' Kelsey Plum Speaks on Difficulties Adjusting to New-Look Backcourt

Sparks' Coach Lynne Roberts Challenges Team After Loss to Sky's Angel Reese

Sparks Sign Julie Vanloo After Sudden Release By Valkyries

Lynx’s Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams Dismantle Kelsey Plum's Sparks

Sparks Tweets of the Day:

The scene at https://t.co/mVMp9tVJuW Arena after the Sparks beat the Mystics, 99-80.

LA claims its first set of back-to-back wins this season — heading into the WNBA All-Star Break on a high note.

Hamby led with 26 points. Jackson and Plum added 22 and 20, respectively. pic.twitter.com/clZgqoMY6A
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 16, 2025

Dearica Hamby on the Sparks’ playoff chances:

“We’ll continue to build … anything can happen.”

She scored a game-high 26 points tonight vs the Mystics in LA’s second consecutive home win.
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 16, 2025

Rickea Jackson converts on a WILD baseline and-one layup.

Sparks on a tear to close the first half over the Mystics. Plum and Jackson have combined for 22 points already. pic.twitter.com/zLm7WumiTd
— LA Sports Report (@LA_SportsReport) July 16, 2025

Kelsey Plum will participate in this year’s WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest in Indiana — her first time appearing in the event since 2022.

The Sparks’ guard ranks 15th in league history in made threes (539) and is tied for second in 2025 with 50 made triples. pic.twitter.com/NfD61yIh7z
— Ben Geffner (@BenGeffner) July 15, 2025

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