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Portland Fire signs Amy Okonkwo as injury replacement for rest of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Portland Fire signs Amy Okonkwo as injury replacement for rest of season

Summary

The Portland Fire has signed forward Amy Okonkwo to a rest-of-season contract due to Sarah Ashlee Barker's torn ACL. Okonkwo, previously with the Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream, adds depth to the Fire, who hold a 13-19 record in their inaugural season. She has notable experience on the international stage, winning two AfroBasket MVP awards and contributing to Nigeria's Olympic teams. Okonkwo temporarily leaves the Nigerian national team's training camp to join the Fire but plans to return for the World Cup later this month.

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•Okonkwo joins Portland after Barker's season-ending injury.
•She averaged 11 points and 3.1 rebounds over her last two WNBA seasons.
•Okonkwo has extensive international experience, winning multiple titles with Nigeria.
•Portland Fire is currently 13-19 this season.
•She will return to Nigeria's training camp for the World Cup after joining the Fire.

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