The rumors of a special homecoming proved to be true after all. Nneka Ogwumike is set to sign for the LA Sparks for the upcoming season, as sources close to both parties have confirmed. With an official announcement from the star herself, the former No. 1 WNBA Draft pick in 2012 will return to her favourite hardwood again.
“It was always see you later, now I’ll see you soon…,” shared Nneka on her official X handle, sharing a video of herself playing for the Sparks.
It was always see you later, now I’ll see you soon… pic.twitter.com/Da2xCDv4ux
— Nneka Ogwumike (@nnekaogwumike) April 10, 2026
Ogwumike returns to the Sparks after three years. She last played for the Seattle Storm from 2024 to 2026. With Rickea Jackson, the Sparks’ third-leading scorer last season, being figured in trade talks with the Chicago Sky, they needed to get an experienced player, and no one fits the bill better than Ogwumike.
Aside from her production on the court, Ogwumike also brings veteran leadership to the locker room, something that is very much needed to make a difference when things look grim.
