Nneka Ogwumike announces retirement from WNBA at season's end

Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, announced Wednesday she will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season.

The Hall of Fame awaits Ogwumike, an 11-time All-Star who captured MVP honors in 2015.

WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike has made a statement ahead of her planned retirement at the end of the 2026 season. Nneka Ogwumike is straight-up WNBA royalty.

Ogwumike has made an impact on the court as an elite player and off the court as president of the WNBPA for the past decade.

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Sparks legend Nneka Ogwumike is retiring from the WNBA.

Nneka Ogwumike announced Wednesday that she is retiring from the WNBA after 15 seasons. She WNBA champion and league MVP released the news on “Boardroom Talks” that this season will be her last. “I’ve learned there’s power in knowing when to walk away,” Ogwumike said in a statement. “For so long, that strength meant finding a way to keep pushing. Now, it means recognizing when you feel complete. I find myself grateful, fulfilled and at peace with everything this game has given me and everything

Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces retirement after the season

Nneka Ogwumike says she is retiring after this season, her 15th, putting an end to one of the most decorated careers in WNBA history. The 36-year-old eight-time All-WNBA forward, who is back with the Los Angeles Sparks this season after two years in Seattle, announced her intentions Wednesday in an interview with Boardroom Talks. “I feel very fulfilled with the 15 years that I’ve been able to play and compete at such a high level,” Ogwumike said.

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike's presence was felt on the court as off in her role at WNBPA president. She guided the players through two CBA negotiations.