Nneka Ogwumike announces retirement

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Sparks legend and all-time leading scorer Nneka Ogwumike announced her retirement on Aug. 18, 2026. She has since revealed she will join Project B with an equity stake. This marks a major transition for the franchise, which will now look to rebuild around young talent.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026

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