Northern Arrival: Toronto Tempo

The Toronto Tempo’s first season brings a new opportunity for Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey: helping shape a franchise from its beginnings. In SLAM’s cover feature, the veteran guards discuss leadership, their complementary strengths and the support they have received across Canada.

Their ambitions extend beyond making an expansion debut. Sykes and Mabrey want to establish demanding habits, strong defence and a team culture that can compete for a playoff place. Their shared history and competitive energy are central to the identity taking shape in Toronto.

Summary of the original SLAM article. Original reporting: Jared Ebanks.

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Portraits by Kishan Mistry. Featured in SLAM 262, June/July 2026.