US EditionNneka Ogwumike to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she spent first 12 years of her career
The 10-time WNBA All-Star is returning after two seasons in Seattle and is expected to rejoin a Sparks roster led by Kelsey Plum and Cameron Brink.
- On Friday, 14-year veteran Nneka Ogwumike announced her intention to re-sign with the Los Angeles Sparks, the franchise she led to a 2016 WNBA title during her 12-year stint.
- Ogwumike spent the past two seasons with the Seattle Storm, confirming her departure on Thursday night in a social media post that read, "Thank you Seattle."
- Speculation previously linked the star to the Minnesota Lynx after a local company teased a "Welcome Nneka" display, but Ogwumike ended rumors by debuting an announcement video featuring the iconic Hollywood sign.
- As WNBPA president, Ogwumike helped the players' union negotiate a transformative new CBA that ties player salaries to league revenue and raises professional standards across facilities and support.
- Teaming up with Cameron Brink and Kelsey Plum, Ogwumike joins a talented Sparks roster; the team designated Plum with the franchise tag to retain her rights.
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Nneka Ogwumike to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she spent first 12 years of her career
Nneka Ogwumike is headed back to the Los Angeles Sparks. Ogwumike spent the first 12 seasons of her career in Los Angeles after she was drafted No. 1 by the team in 2012.
Nneka Ogwumike Announces Return to Sparks in Video After Leaving Storm in WNBA Free Agency
Ten-time WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike announced her departure from the Seattle Storm in free agency Thursday, and on Friday she revealed she's headed back to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Nneka Ogwumike returning to the Los Angeles Sparks
Nneka Ogwumike is headed back to the Los Angeles Sparks. Ogwumike spent the first 12 seasons of her career in Los Angeles after she was drafted No. 1 by the team in 2012. She won the MVP in 2016 and helped the franchise win the WNBA championship that season. WNBA 20 hours ago WNBA expansion in Philadelphia, Cleveland and Detro…
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