Portland Fire sign Amy Okonkwo to WNBA contract as injury replacement
ESPN WNBA • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Portland Fire have signed Nigeria captain Amy Okonkwo to a standard WNBA contract as a response to injuries within the team. Okonkwo, a two-time Women's AfroBasket MVP, returns to the league following previous stints with the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream. This acquisition aims to bolster the Fire's roster during a challenging period. The extent of the injuries affecting the Fire's current lineup has not been detailed.
- •Portland Fire has signed Amy Okonkwo
- •Okonkwo is the captain of Nigeria's national team
- •She is a two-time Women's AfroBasket MVP
- •She has played for Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream
- •The signing addresses injury concerns for the Fire
- 8:40 PMESPN WNBA — Portland Fire sign Nigeria's Okonkwo as injury sub
"The Portland Fire have signed Nigeria captain Amy Okonkwo to a standard WNBA contract, giving the two-time Women's AfroBasket MVP another opportunity in the league after productive spells with the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream.
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