Nneka Ogwumike: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

WNBAers on seeking 'fair' deal: 'Whatever it takes'

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike told ESPN on Friday that despite the union's strike authorization vote amid their current negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, the WNBA players still want to play next season.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

WNBA pushes back on WNBPA's work stoppage authorization

The WNBA pushed back Thursday against the Women’s National Basketball Players Association after players overwhelmingly voted to authorize a potential work stoppage amid ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.

WNBA moves closer to labor strike following Players Association vote

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WNBA News / Swish Appeal / December 4

With no “a culture of trust,” the WNBPA remains unconvinced by the WNBA’s CBA concessions

“I don’t feel like there’s any cultivation of a culture of trust. We don’t feel valued in these talks as they stand today. … I feel like we’ve been heard,

Seattle Storm News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Nneka Ogwumike again calls out WNBA amid contentious CBA talks

The WNBA’s intense CBA negotiations are still ongoing, with no end in sight. Meanwhile, Seattle Storm veteran and WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike is front and center.

WNBA News / Burn City Sports / November 14

Alyssa Thomas’ Project B signing could reshape women’s basketball

PHOENIX — Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas’ signing with Project B could change the future of women’s basketball and create a true rival to the WNBA.

Seattle Storm News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 6

Massive Project B Women's Basketball League Salary Reveal Turns Up Heat on WNBA

On November 5, news broke that 10-time WNBA All-Star, 2016 WNBA MVP, 2016 WNBA champion, and current Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike has become the first known player to sign with Project B, which is a new women's basketball league based in Saudi Arabia that's set to launch in the fall of 2026.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 5

New Women's Basketball League Project B Is Officially on WNBA Radar

The WNBA CBA negotiations just got even more interesting. That's because WNBA Player's Association President Nneka Ogwumike has become the first known player to sign with Project B, a new women's basketball league set to launch next Fall.

Seattle Storm News / The SportsRush / October 11

'Then You Get What You Want!': Sue Bird Recalls Hilarious Nneka Ogwumike Moment From the 2020 WNBA CBA Calls

The 2025 WNBA season has officially come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the hard work is over. Throughout the year, one of the main points of discussion has been about the league’s CBA.

Seattle Storm News / The SportsRush / October 11

Nneka Ogwumike Breaks Down WNBA Players’ Real Priorities in Upcoming CBA Talks

The clock is ticking, and the WNBA is under more pressure with each passing day. A new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the players and the league has yet to be signed, with several of the players’ demands still unmet.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 10

'It's Business': WNBA PA President Nneka Ogwumike Responds to Adam Silver's Comments

The widening schism between WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) has become a prominent issue as both sides attempt to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Nneka Ogwumike’s Comments On WNBA Finances Resurface Amid CBA Battle With Cathy Engelbert

With just 26 seconds left in Game 3 of the semifinals, the Lynx were trailing the Mercury by four. Napheesa Collier, fighting to keep her team’s season alive, drove hard to the basket — only to crash to the floor after colliding with Alyssa Thomas.

Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 24

Seattle Storm Star Receives Fourth Sportsmanship Award

The Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award gave Nneka Ogwumike her fourth honor because of her leadership abilities and her commitment to play the game with integrity.

WNBA News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / September 17

Former Stanford Stars Hull, Ogwumike, Survive in WNBA Playoffs

In last year's WNBA playoffs, not a single first round matchup ended up going to a decisive third game, but on Tuesday night, former Stanford Cardinal Lexie Hull and the Indiana Fever, and Nneka Ogwumike and the Seattle Storm ensured that their teams would play at least one more game.

Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 16

Nneka Ogwumike Climbs Higher on WNBA’s Postseason Record Books

In a career defined by consistency, leadership, and quiet dominance, Seattle Storm veteran Nneka Ogwumike added another milestone to her résumé. With seven

Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 16

Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike Praise Seattle Storm Coach

Despite the Seattle Storm's current season transitioning and growing, a particular assistant coach has made a significant impact on both veterans and newcomers.

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Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 9

Seattle Storm Star Nneka Ogwumike Passes WNBA Legend in History Book

Nneka Ogwumike of the Seattle Storm has long been recognized as one of the league’s most reliable and efficient scorers. Since being drafted No.1 overall in 2012, she has built her career on steadiness — never flashy, but always effective.

Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 4

Nneka Ogwumike Reaches Career High in Single-Season Assists

Nneka Ogwumike has long been known as one of the WNBA’s most efficient scorers and toughest rebounders, but in 2025, she is showing just how well-rounded her game has become.

Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 3

Nneka Ogwumike Adds Another Milestone in Historic 2025 Season

Nneka Ogwumike wasted no time making history in the Seattle Storm’s matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks.The veteran forward made her first two three-pointers of the night which placed her among a select group of players.

Seattle Storm News / Field Level Media / August 31

Nneka Ogwumike nets 20 points to carry Storm past Sky

Nneka Ogwumike finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, leading the Seattle Storm to a wire-to-wire 79-69 victory at home over the Chicago Sky Saturday night.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 23

Storm Star's Aggressive Taunt Toward Wings Player After Physical Exchange Turns Heads

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike is one of the most respected players in the entire sport of women's basketball. This is not only owed to her extensive on-court accolades (such a being a WNBA champion, a 2016 WNBA MVP, and a 10-time WNBA All-Star), but also because she is seen as one of the smartest, shrewdest members of the league.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / July 7

Weekly WNBA takeaways: Seattle Storm are rising

The Indiana Fever might have won a trophy on Tuesday, but nobody had a better week in the WNBA than the Seattle Storm.

Angel Reese earns some redemption with WNBA All-Star selection

All-Star Game selections show why Fever's title hopes remain afloat

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Seattle Storm News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / June 30

Seattle Storm's Nneka Ogwumike Named a 2025 WNBA All-Star Game Starter

There will Stanford representation at this season's WNBA All-Star game, with a legendary figure set to start in this year's edition. In what has been a

Seattle Storm News / Field Level Media / July 1