What happened: Nneka Ogwumike recorded 17 points and 15 rebounds in her final game with the Los Angeles Sparks. The performance marked her 19th double-double of the year, establishing a new single-season
Why it matters: The 2016 MVP surpassed the 8,000-point milestone shortly before this farewell appearance. Ogwumike retires as a champion and a foundational piece of the league over her 15-season tenure.
By the numbers: Ogwumike secured 19 double-doubles over the course of the 2026 campaign.
What to watch: The WNBA Playoffs begin Sunday, marking the start of the postseason following Ogwumike's retirement.