Nneka Ogwumike announces she will retire after the current WNBA season, ending a 15-year career. The 36-year-old forward made the announcement in an interview and later through team-related coverage, describing the decision as one she has made on her terms.
Ogwumike is a decorated player known for major individual honors and All-Star recognition. Multiple outlets note she is an MVP (2016), an eight-time All-WNBA selection, and an 11-time WNBA All-Star, and that she has been among the league’s notable scorers and rebounders. She is currently with the Los Angeles Sparks after previously spending two seasons with Seattle.
The articles also highlight her roles beyond the court. Several outlets say she has served as WNBA Players Association president for about a decade, and that she remains fulfilled by her career. One outlet specifies the retirement as at the end of the 2026 season, while others phrase it as the end of the current season.
