Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink suffers torn ACL

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink suffered a torn ACL in her left knee during Tuesday's game against the Connecticut Sun, the team announced Wednesday.

Brink, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, appeared to slip while driving to the basket at Mohegan Sun Arena in the first quarter of the Sparks' 79-70 loss. She had to be helped off the court after sustaining the injury.

She has started every game this season for the Sparks and entered Tuesday averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks. Her blocks average is tied for second most in the WNBA with Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson.

The Sparks (4-11) head to New York to play two games against the Liberty on Thursday and Saturday.

ESPN's Michael Voepel and The Associated Press contributed to this report.