Nneka Ogwumike to retire from WNBA after 15 seasons with Sparks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike announced her retirement from the WNBA, effective next month. Despite feeling fulfilled after 15 seasons and leading the Sparks in scoring and rebounding in 2026, her decision has surprised many due to her ongoing elite performance. Ogwumike ranks fourth in WNBA all-time scoring and is the active leader in career rebounds. She has represented Team USA, winning two FIBA Basketball World Cup titles. Ogwumike expressed contentment with her career and her commitment to the upcoming Project B league.
- •Ogwumike retires after 15 seasons with the Sparks.
- •She leads the Sparks in points and rebounds this season.
- •Ranked fourth in WNBA all-time scoring with 7,879 points.
- •Active leader in rebounds with 3,565 total.
- •She has a commitment to the new Project B league next year.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Why Nneka Ogwumike's retirement announcement is so shocking for Sparks, WNBA
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