Nneka Ogwumike - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Los Angeles takes on Atlanta, seeks to end 5-game skid

Los Angeles looks to stop its five-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Sparks play Atlanta

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Olivia Nelson-Ododa scores 18 for Connecticut Sun in 85-77 win over LA Sparks at TD Garden

Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 18 points and Kennedy Burke had 17 to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 85-77 win over the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden on Tuesday night

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Sonia Citron, Shakira Austin lead closing charge for Mystics in 80-70 win over Sparks

Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Shakira Austin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-70

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores 15 points Saturday Ogwumike finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and four steals across 30 minutes in Saturday's 80-70 loss to the Mystics.

Impact Ogwumike was one of three Sparks who scored in double digits in this loss, but she also stood out in other categories. The veteran led the team in steals while co-leading in both rebounds and assists. This was the fourth time in the last five games in which Ogwumike has scored at least 15 points, so she has a steady role on offense for the Sparks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of success

During Hall of Fame weekend, nearly everyone would like the attention to be on basketball, but it's difficult to ignore the conversations that are swirling around the WNBA — especi...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

New York takes home win streak into matchup with Los Angeles

New York will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Liberty face Los Angeles

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Noemie Brochant scores a season-high 24 as the Mercury beat the Sparks 94-87

Rookie Noemie Brochant had a season-high 24 points, Alyssa Thomas scored nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 94-87 to s...

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Well-rounded effort in loss Ogwumike chipped in 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and eight assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 94-87 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Ogwumike delivered a solid all-around performance Tuesday, albeit in a losing effort. The veteran center finished third on the Sparks in scoring, bouncing back from three-point range after shooting 0-for-3 from deep in Sunday's loss to Golden State. She also led all players in rebounds while pacing the Sparks in assists, dishing out more than three dimes for the first time this month.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Phoenix, looks to break home slide

Los Angeles heads into a matchup against Phoenix after losing three straight home games

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Valkyries blow most of a 19-point lead before beating the Sparks 84-78

Cecilia Zandalasini scored 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from 3-point range, Tiffany Hayes added 14 and the Golden State Valkyries blew most of a 19-point lead before beating the Lo...

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Golden State faces Los Angeles on 3-game win streak

Golden State heads into a matchup against Los Angeles as winners of three games in a row

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Sparks end Minnesota's 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx 89-82

Rae Burrell scored 17 points, and Erica Wheeler had four in a game-ending 8-0 run and the Los Angeles Sparks ended Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx...

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Scores 16 points in win Ogwumike closed Thursday's 89-82 win over the Lynx with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, two steals and one block across 30 minutes.

Impact Ogwumike turned in an efficient performance and tied for second on the Sparks in scoring while helping end Minnesota's 10-game winning streak. The veteran center also finished as the Sparks' second-leading rebounder and paced the team in steals. She's tallied multiple swipes in three of her last four appearances, averaging 17.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals per tilt during that span.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Makes mark defensively in loss Ogwumike amassed 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 95-88 loss to Chicago.

Impact Although the 10 points were her fewest since June 17, the three swipes were Ogwumike's most since June 21. The 36-year-old fantasy stalwart has averaged 19.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.5 minutes per contest over her last 14 games.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota hosts Los Angeles after Miles' 28-point outing

Minnesota hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Olivia Miles scored 28 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 108-100 victory over the Indiana Fever

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Hamby leads Los Angeles against Chicago after 23-point game

Los Angeles visits the Chicago Sky after Dearica Hamby scored 23 points in the Sparks' 106-101 win against the Portland Fire

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Posts double-double in victory Ogwumike notched 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 106-101 victory over the Fire.

Impact Ogwumike narrowly missed out on a double-double Tuesday against the Liberty but bounced back Sunday with her fifth double-double over her last six appearances. The 36-year-old has been incredibly reliable throughout her first season back in Los Angeles, averaging 17.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.4 minutes per game, and she should continue to see plenty of usage after Kelsey Plum (lower leg) was traded to the Mercury.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles Sparks vs. Portland Fire | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 2, 2026

AUGUST 2 • YOUTUBE

Hamby, Ogwumike lead Sparks past Fire 106-101 after LA trades Plum to Phoenix

Dearica Hamby scored 23 points, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 of her 22 in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks — on a day they learned star teammate Kelsey Plum was traded — ended a...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Los Angeles visits Portland after Carleton's 26-point game

Portland hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Bridget Carleton scored 26 points in the Portland Fire's 112-98 loss to the Indiana Fever

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Just misses double-double Ogwumike finished with 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Ogwumike watched her four-game streak with a double-double came to an end, but she easily set a season best in assists and crossed the 20-point marker for the 10th time this year. The star center has averaged 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 31.1 minutes per game over her last nine outings, shooting 54.0 percent from the field during this span.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to 113-109 win over skidding Sparks

Breanna Stewart had 29 points and Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 to help the New York Liberty hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 113-109

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Omitted from injury report Ogwumike (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Ogwumike sat out Monday's practice with an illness, though she'll suit up Tuesday. The veteran center has logged a double-double in four straight games, averaging 17.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks across 31.8 minutes per tilt during that span.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with illness Ogwumike sat out Monday's practice due to an illness, independent WNBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact It remains to be seen if the ailment will be severe enough to put Ogwumike's status in danger for Tuesday's game against the Liberty. Los Angeles is set to release an official injury report at some point prior to the contest, which should offer clarity on the star center's chances of suiting up.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks face the Liberty on 5-game slide

Los Angeles aims to stop its five-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Sparks take on New York

JULY 27 • Associated Press

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