Ogwumike climbs to seventh on WNBA career free-throw list

The 2016 MVP adds another career benchmark.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 31 min read

Congrats to @nnekaogwumike of the @LASparks for moving up to 7th on the WNBA's all-time FREE-THROWS MADE list! Via @NBA on X

What happened: Ogwumike reached the mark during the 2026 season. The milestone extends a 15-year WNBA career.

Why it matters: Ogwumike set a franchise scoring record at 6,265 points in July, giving her two major benchmarks this summer. Each made free throw can carry her higher on the career list.

What to watch: Her next made free throws will determine how quickly she closes on sixth place.

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@NBA 2026-08-03T07:13:48.801992+00:00

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