Nneka Ogwumike retires after closing Sparks season

Won fifth sportsmanship award in final year

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 54m1 min read

The @LASparks were hoopin' ALL season 🏀 Watch back Court Origins moments, clutch buckets, and Nneka Ogwumike's final pl Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Los Angeles played through the WNBA's 30th season with Court Origins features and late-game baskets part of the year. Ogwumike appeared in her final professional season before stepping away.

Why it matters: Ogwumike reached 8,000 career points in September before closing her final season. Her departure opens a rotation and leadership gap for Los Angeles entering the offseason.

By the numbers: 5 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Awards, most in league history; 8,000 career points reached in September.

What to watch: Los Angeles heads into the offseason to address its frontcourt rotation.

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