10x WNBA All-Star Expected to Re-Sign With Los Angeles Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike looks ready to finish her career where she made her name. After a brief stint with the Seattle Storm, the longtime star is expected to make her way back to the Los Angeles Sparks, the franchise she spent more than a decade leading.

Even in her mid-30s, Ogwumike is still producing at a high level. She remained one of Seattle’s top players last season and showed she can still impact games in a big way on both ends of the floor.

Her return would be a major moment for the Sparks because few players are more closely tied to the franchise. She was the face of the team for years, won an MVP award there, brought home a championship, and became one of the most accomplished players in league history.

Beyond basketball, Ogwumike has also become one of the most influential voices in the sport. She has spent years helping lead the players’ union and has taken on a major role in shaping the future of the WNBA away from the court as well.

A Veteran Returns to the Los Angeles Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike shut down any lingering rumors about her future by making it clear that Los Angeles is where she wants to be. There had been some buzz that she could end up elsewhere, especially after some social media hints seemed to connect her with the Minnesota Lynx, but she quickly put that to rest with a video teasing her return to LA.

The move gives the Los Angeles Sparks another experienced star to pair with players like Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink as the team tries to climb back into contention.

Even after 14 seasons, Ogwumike is still one of the most productive players in the league. She remains among the WNBA’s all-time leaders in points and rebounds, and she is still collecting All-Star selections deep into her career.

This offseason has also been huge for her away from basketball. In her role with the players’ union, she helped push through a new labor agreement that will increase salaries, improve benefits, and give players a bigger share of the league’s growth moving forward.