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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WNBA Roster-Size Conundrum Lingers Amid CBA Negotiations
Cameron Brink is only in her second season playing in the WNBA, but the Los Angeles Sparks player has made one thing very clear: She thinks team rosters should expand beyond 12 players. Certain teams are acutely feeling the limitations right now due to injuries and some players leaving to represent their home countries in the EuroBasket international tournament, which started on Wednesday. The Sparks are among them; the team signed former Indiana standout Grace Berger this week to a hardship contract for the rest of the season after Kelsey Plum hurt her lower leg. Brink, Plum as well as guards Odyssey Sims and Rae Burrell rare all sidelined as they recover from injuries. Advertisement More from 'I think now rosters need to be expanded before we add any more expansion teams,' Brink said this week to Hall of Famer Sue Bird on her podcast Straight to Cam, which she co-hosts with teammate Dearica Hamby. 'We've had three people out. Now we're at 10 people, and it puts a lot of strain on people that are signed into hardships.' When a team roster dips below 10 available players due to injury or other absences, franchises offer free agents hardship contracts, which are short-term contracts that allow teams to temporarily exceed the league's hard salary cap. The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) looks to address this limited flexibility in the new collective bargaining agreement, which needs to be struck before an Oct. 31 deadline. Additionally, roster limitations create situations where rookie draftees aren't guaranteed a spot on their team's final roster. The Golden State Valkyries, who have six players competing in EuroBasket, re-signed Kaitlyn Chen this week. To the frustration of many fans, the former UConn guard—the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft—was cut after two preseason games, showing the conundrum that current roster limits create for player development. Advertisement 'I'm with you that we need to do it,' Bird, who starred on the Seattle Storm for 19 seasons, said to Brink. 'It's just the trade-offs make it trickier because in our last CBA [and] the CBAs before that, I didn't want to give up money for a 13th spot, because once you start adding players everybody has to give up a little bit of money. So that's where it gets a little tricky.' Bird, who serves as managing director of the USA Basketball women's national team and is a part owner of the Seattle Storm, understands the key issues; she acted as executive committee vice president for the WNBPA during the last negotiation cycle for the current CBA inked in 2020. Bird's remarks spark lingering questions: Would this group of player leaders compromise on higher wages to add another player to each roster? What concessions would they need to make, or more importantly, be willing to make to achieve roster expansion? The WNBA is slated to add two new franchises next season in Portland and Toronto after adding the 13th team in the Valkyries this season. Bird believes that incoming expansion will help remedy the issue. 'I think more teams does help the issue of player development, but teams do need an extra spot or two,' Bird said. 'Because we see it every year where some team gets hit with injuries, and it becomes a whole big thing. In the CBA negotiations, the players and the league will probably talk about that and hopefully they land somewhere.' Advertisement The union has stated it wants members of the star-studded 2024 draft class—including Brink, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese—to be involved in securing a potentially historic CBA. Brink isn't a player rep but uses her podcast to discuss player-related issues. Reese, who has the most Instagram followers of any WNBA player, says she's learning from teammate and CBA committee member Elizabeth Williams about the issues at hand and finding where she can assist. 'I am new to this league, but I (also) know my voice and my platform, and I know a lot of people can hear me,' Reese told Sportico last week in Brooklyn. 'I try to be involved as much as I can. … We continue to have [union] meetings, and we're excited for the new CBA.' Best of Sign up for Sportico's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I was walking around naked': WNBA star Cameron Brink reveals unfiltered truth about going fully nude for Players magazine
Image via Getty WNBA star Cameron Brink recently surprised fans with a bold moment off the court. Although many know her for her ability with the Los Angeles Sparks, her most recent action has nothing to do with basketball. A behind-the-scenes tale from a photo shoot that even her mother knew not about was disclosed in a fresh podcast episode. The details, and Brink's reaction, caught many people off guard. What really happened behind the scenes of Cameron Brink's Players magazine shoot On a new episode of Cameron Brink's podcast, 'Straight to Cam,' aired in June 2025, Cameron Brink, 23, spoke openly about posing fully naked during a fashion photo shoot. The shoot was for Players magazine, a newly launched sports and fashion publication. Cameron Brink explained that the idea of being nude didn't bother her at all. 'I'm usually pretty open,' she said on the podcast. The discussion happened with her mom, Michelle Brink, and her Los Angeles Sparks teammate, Dearica Hamby. The photo shoot happened earlier in 2025. Cameron Brink mentioned that during one of the shots, she had nothing on. 'I was walking around naked,' she said, smiling, adding that everyone present was either a woman or someone she felt safe around. She said she trusted the photographers and creative team on set. 'When they have a vision, I like the artistry of it all,' she explained. One striking image from the shoot showed Brink holding a lit match in her mouth like a cigarette. Her mother, Michelle, said the photo made people 'do a double take.' But Michelle was shocked to learn during the podcast that her daughter had been completely nude for part of the shoot. 'You were?' she asked in surprise. Cameron Brink laughed and responded, 'Yeah,' adding that it felt no different than walking around in the team's locker room. Michelle Brink and Dearica Hamby react to Cameron Brink's bold move on podcast Michelle Brink, a former basketball player herself, joined her daughter on the podcast episode and was clearly caught off guard. She had seen the photos but didn't know Cameron was fully nude during the shoot. Dearica Hamby, 31, also joined the conversation and added her own thoughts. She joked that when walking around the locker room, she usually covers herself. 'I'm not at that comfort level,' she laughed. Michelle agreed, saying she never got used to that as an athlete either. Cameron Brink later mentioned that it might be a generational difference. She also talked about how being open like this is fun and artistic for her. The episode gave fans a new look into how she views body confidence and creativity beyond basketball. Also Read: WNBA Star Caitlin Clark Kobe Sneakers Sell Out In Seconds Sparking Massive Bidding War On EBay Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Toronto Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
'I'M USUALLY PRETTY OPEN': WNBA star reveals going 'fully naked' during 'fun' photoshoot
'I'M USUALLY PRETTY OPEN': WNBA star reveals going 'fully naked' during 'fun' photoshoot Photo by @cameronbrink22 / Instagram Article content WNBA star Cameron Brinks has opened up about going fully naked for a recent 'fun' photoshoot, which surprised her mother. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account or Sign in without password View more offers Article content The Los Angeles Sparks forward recently posed for PLAYERS magazine, showing off a number of sexy looks. Article content tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or 'I'M USUALLY PRETTY OPEN': WNBA star reveals going 'fully naked' during 'fun' photoshoot Back to video tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Play Video Article content Brink revealed on the newest episode of her Straight to Cam podcast that she stripped down because there were only 'gays and girls' on the set. 'It wasn't an issue,' Brink said of baring it all. 'I'm usually pretty open.' She explained how she trusted the creatives in the room. 'I feel like when they have a vision, I like the artistry of it all. I like shooting stuff like that. It's fun,' she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PLAYERS (@players) Your Midday Sun Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Brink's mother Michelle — who was a guest on the episode along with Brink's teammate Dearica Hamby — was stunned by her admission but admitted that she 'loves' that her daughter is confident in her body. That said, Michelle, who played basketball for Virginia Tech, said if she was given the opportunity when she was playing, she would have passed. Hamby agreed, joking that usually covers her chest while walking around the locker room, to which Michelle said she 'never got to that point as an athlete.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or Play Video Brink, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft behind Caitlin Clark, has yet to play this season for the sparks after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL in June 2024. But the athlete has kept busy working in the fashion industry. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The 23-year-old posed for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 2025 issue and last year modelled for SKIMS with fellow WNBA players Kelsey Plum and Skylar Diggins-Smith. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cam (@cameronbrink22) Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content However, one fan accused Brink of prioritizing 'red carpets and schmoozing' over rehab for her injury. 'She should've been back on the court now, and something tells me that if she put as much work into rehab as she puts into walking down red carpets and schmoozing, she'd be back by now,' the fan commented earlier this month, which Brink shared on her Instagram Stories. The commenter also noted that the former Stanford star made 'public appearances with no brace, crutches or anything' after her surgery. Brink claimed she usually doesn't 'give energy to this type of stuff,' she slammed the commenter as 'not a real fan.' Read More WNBA star 'icked out' by thought of practice against male players: 'Preferably they're gay' Angel Reese deletes Instagram after posting sexy New Year's Eve snaps College basketball star stuns in snaps from SI Swimsuit debut The Sparks have struggled without Brink on the court, sitting in second-last place in the western conference with a 5-12 so far this season. Brink played 15 games before her injury, averaging 21.9 minutes per night and putting up 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Article content Share this article in your social network Read Next
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It's fun'-WNBA star Cameron Brink reveals going fully n*ked for photoshoot was not a big deal for her
Cameron Brink, Image via Getty Images Cameron Brink, Image via Getty Images Cameron Brink, Image via Getty Images Cameron Brink, Image via Getty Images Cameron Brink, Image via Getty Images 1 2 Los Angeles Spurs star Cameron Brink has set the internet on fire with her fiery photo shoot with a new sports and fashion magazine, Players. The WNBA star recently revealed she had no issues stripping down for the much-hyped photo shoot. During a recent episode of her widely watched podcast Straight To Cam, Cameron Brink poured her heart out while talking about her sensational photo shoot with Players. She even spoke about her mother's reaction to the n*de photo shoot. Los Angeles Spurs star Cameron Brink talks about her much-hyped n*de photoshoot with Players magazine Popular WNBA star Cameron Brink revealed having no issues while stripping for her latest photoshoot with a new sports and fashion magazine, Players. The 23-year-old's recent photoshoot has generated waves on the internet. During the latest episode of the widely watched podcast Straight to Cam, Cameron Brink opened up on her sensational photo shoot with the Players. While talking to her teammate Dearica Hamby and mother Michelle, she said, 'I'm usually pretty open. Honestly, I feel like I trust the creatives in the room. Yeah, I was walking around naked. There were only gays and girls in the room, I think, so.' Shelly Brink on Cam's Spicy Photoshoots, Surprise Kelsey Plum Phone Call & Love Island Drama | EP 21 Brink further explained that she never minds stripping down for a photoshoot. She said, "It wasn't an issue, but, yeah, I feel like when they have a vision, I like the artistry of it all. I like shooting stuff like that. It's fun." Both Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink's mother, Michelle, reacted to the WNBA star's confession. Hamby revealed that she ends up covering her chest area with her hands whenever she is walking around the locker room section. Cameron shared that she's grown confident in her body over the years, especially after spending so much time changing in locker rooms. However, her mother felt that posing nude was a bit too extreme—something Cameron thinks might just come down to a generational difference. She got engaged to Ben Felter in September 2024. Also Read: 'Caitlin Clark left at halftime'- Fans give mixed reactions after WNBA star's lucky charm fails to work for Indiana Pacers in Game 4 against OKC Thunder Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wings' Paige Bueckers racks up more accolades off-court amid injury recovery
The post Wings' Paige Bueckers racks up more accolades off-court amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints. Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has had a busy 2025. From winning a national championship with the UConn Huskies to being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, Bueckers' impact continues to grow. Even though the Wings' young star is out with a concussion, she was recognized for her influence on the sports world this year. She joined an annual list made by AdWeek of influential athletes, joining Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Cameron Brink is WNBA players that received the honor. Advertisement Along with what she does on the court for her team, Bueckers' popularity has driven a new audience to the WNBA. In a time where the league is growing at a historic rate because of its young stars, the Wings' new point guard has become one of its future faces. Her appearance on Ad Week's 2025 Most Powerful Women in Sports List is the first of her career. Her team celebrated her inclusion on their social media pages. If she continues on her trajectory, though, it won't be the last. Stewart and Collier are on the list because of Unrivaled. The two WNBA All-Stars developed the 3v3 league that ran during the WNBA offseason. Its popularity netted the league national attention, and TNT aired games throughout its season. Both players were proud of their work and look forward to improving Unrivaled before its next season. Brink, on the other hand, found her way onto the list in a different way. The Los Angeles Sparks forward has yet to play a single minute in 2025. Despite that, the former Stanford Cardinal has grown her popularity in leaps and bounds. Her podcast with Sydel Curry-Lee, Straight to Cam, has thousands of subscribers. Advertisement That, combined with the influence Brink has on social media, has her earning a spot on AdWeek's list. She, Stewart, Collier, and Bueckers took different paths to the same place. However, the Wings guard has a chance to leave her mark on the league. If she and the WNBA continue to grow together, her influence will only grow. Related: Wings' emerging secret weapon keeps it real on career-first vs. Sparks Related: Dallas Wings' coach hints at roster additions in near-future
