Posts by Cameron Ruby

Cameron Ruby has been a contributing writer for The Next since April 2023. She is a Bay Area native currently living in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Sparks Coach Curt Miller holds up both hands in a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Los Angeles Sparks fire Curt Miller — Early candidates to replace him

September 24, 2024

Curt Miller: ‘The team is now positioned for success’

Los Angeles Sparks guards Zia Cooke, Odyssey Sims and Crystal Dangerfield smile and cheer from the bench.

Los Angeles Sparks hang onto hope despite last-place finish

September 21, 2024

After drawing over 11,000 fans per game this season, Sparks want to give them more to celebrate in 2025

Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell points upwards in a game against the Connecticut Sun.

Rae Burrell is finding her stride, despite Sparks’ season-long struggles

September 4, 2024

Burrell has become a key player as the Sparks attempt to salvage a difficult season

Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens dribbles up the court with her left hand against the Connecticut Sun.

In a turbulent year for Los Angeles Sparks, Talbot and Stevens provide vital stability

August 23, 2024

The pair of veterans received 1-year contract extensions earlier this week

Los Angeles Sparks point guard Odyssey Sims dribbles in transition.

Odyssey Sims brings energy, leadership to the Sparks during hardship contract

August 21, 2024

“I stay ready. I stay in the gym”

Kia Nurse drives to the basket against Connecticut Sun defense of Alyssa Thomas and Dijonai Carrington.

Why Sparks fans should be hopeful, by the numbers

July 24, 2024

The second half of the season will be fun

Los Angeles Sparks guard Aari McDonald dribbles with her left hand towards the basket.

Aari McDonald makes electric impact on Los Angeles Sparks

July 9, 2024

McDonald: ‘That’s all I needed, was somebody to believe in me’

Sparks players in a huddle as the featured image for a story about head coach Curt Miller

Amid eight-game losing streak, Sparks’ Curt Miller remains focused on ‘unintended consequences’ 

July 5, 2024

Miller: ‘I thrive in the process of building’

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink celebrates with teammate Kia Nurse during a victory over the Indiana Fever.

What Cameron Brink’s season-ending injury means for the Sparks

June 19, 2024

“I’m not defined by basketball, but it is something that I love deeply and I will work everyday to get back to it.”

Rickea Jackson speaks to the crowd via video board following the Los Angeles Sparks' win over the Las Vegas Aces.

Rickea Jackson, Sparks’ ‘sixth starter,’ plays key role in comeback win over Aces

June 11, 2024

Curt Miller: ‘I’m just really comfortable with her on the floor right now’