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#30 - FORWARD - LOS ANGELES SPARKS
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Cathy Engelbert replacements: Mark Tatum, Nneka Ogwumike lead list of candidates to become WNBA's next commissioner | Sporting News Here's a look at four candidates who could take Engelbert's place in the league office upon her retirement.
12 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

After 6 straight losing seasons, the Sparks bet on youth and a $150 million practice facility

The Los Angeles Sparks are focusing on the future as their sixth consecutive losing season nears an end
3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Seattle Storm | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 30, 2026
5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Nneka Ogwumike has 23 points and 12 rebounds as Sparks beat Storm 90-74

Nneka Ogwumike had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Rae Burrell scored 22 points, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 90-74 in their final game before the FIBA World Cup br...
5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Double-double in win Ogwumike tallied 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Sunday's 90-74 win over Seattle.
Impact Ogwumike led all scorers, fueled by a season-high four triples. Sunday marked the veteran's 17th double-double of the campaign and fifth in August. Overall, she's averaging 17.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 39 appearances in 2026.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Johnson's 20-point game

Seattle hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Flau'jae Johnson scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 90-78 win over the Toronto Tempo
6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | August 28, 2026
6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Rae Burrell scores 12 of her 15 points in 4th as the Sparks beat the Mystics 88-82

Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, Rae Burrell scored 12 of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 88-82
AUGUST 29 • Associated Press
Strikes for game-high 24 points Ogwumike contributed 24 points (11-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five assists, four rebounds and four steals across 30 minutes in Friday's 88-82 win over the Mystics.
Impact Ogwumike delivered an efficient performance Friday, missing only five shots en route to a game-high 24 points. The veteran center turned in a strong all-around performance, as she finished second on the Sparks in assists while supplying a game-best mark in steals, matching her season high. Ogwumike has reached the 20-point threshold in back-to-back games, and she has scored at least 18 points in three of her last five outings, recording two double-doubles during that span.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Washington seeks 25th win this season in matchup with Los Angeles

Washington will aim for its 25th win of the season when the Mystics visit the Los Angeles Sparks
AUGUST 28 • Associated Press
Sparks' Nneka Ogwumike just proved that she is still too good to retire | Sporting News It was Angel Reese's night, but Madam President made her own history.
AUGUST 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Massive double-double in defeat Ogwumike finished Monday's 78-71 loss to the Dream with 27 points (11-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and 16 rebounds across 29 minutes.
Impact Ogwumike wasn't shy about hunting her shot and turned in an efficient performance from inside the arc en route to a game-high 27 points. The veteran center also led the Sparks in rebounds and recorded her 16th double-double of the season. She's racked up three double-doubles over her last six games, averaging 15.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per tilt during that time.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Reese breaks WNBA single-game and season rebounding records as Dream beat Sparks 78-71

Angel Reese broke the WNBA single-game rebounding record with 26 while also breaking the league’s season record for rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71
AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Atlanta visits Los Angeles, seeks 25th victory of season

Atlanta will try to earn its 25th win of the season when the Dream visit the Los Angeles Sparks
AUGUST 23 • Associated Press
Double-doubles in Saturday's win Ogwumike logged 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during the Sparks' 77-68 win over the Sun on Saturday.
Impact Ogwumike led the Sparks in rebounds and finished tied for the second-most points en route to her 15th double-double of the season and third in August. The veteran center is averaging 16.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals over 31.1 minutes per game this season.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in rout Ogwumike chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-88 loss to the Dream.
Impact In her first appearance since announcing she'll retire at season's end, Ogwumike saw her lowest workload of the season in large part due to Thursday's rout. The fantasy stalwart remained productive, however, pulling down at least six boards in her ninth consecutive game and extending her streak of double-digit scoring efforts to 22.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks take on the Sun on 6-game skid

Los Angeles will try to end its six-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Sparks take on Connecticut
AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Angel Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dream's 124-88 romp over the Sparks

Angel Reese had a stunning perfect shooting night after struggling recently to make even the shortest of shots, and the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game in...
AUGUST 21 • Associated Press
WNBPA statement illustrates Nneka Ogwumike's impact extends far beyond the court Nneka Ogwumike meant more to the WNBA than fans may realize, and her leadership will be missed across the board.
AUGUST 20 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM
Deadspin | Former MVP Nneka Ogwumike to retire at end of season Deadspin | Former MVP Nneka Ogwumike to retire at end of season
AUGUST 19 • DEADSPIN.COM
Nneka Ogwumike has just made a pivotal Sparks decision a lot easier Nneka Ogwumike is giving the Los Angeles Sparks no choice with a critical decision that will shape their entire future.
AUGUST 19 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM
Nneka Ogwumike's WNBA Retirement Won't End Basketball Career Women's basketball icon Nneka Ogwumike's basketball career won't end in the WNBA, despite announcing her retirement.
AUGUST 19 • SI.COM
Why former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike is retiring from basketball despite still producing at high-level for Sparks | Sporting News The Hall of Fame awaits Ogwumike, an 11-time All-Star who captured MVP honors in 2015.
AUGUST 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Why Nneka Ogwumike's retirement announcement is so shocking for Sparks, WNBA | Sporting News Ogwumike caught a lot of fans off-guard.
AUGUST 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces she's retiring after this season, her 15th in league

Eight-time All-WNBA forward Nneka Ogwumike says she is retiring after this season, her 15th in the league
AUGUST 19 • Associated Press
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