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Nneka Ogwumike leaves the court, but not the community

Nneka Ogwumike wrapped up her tenure with the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, September 24, 2026, delivering a strong double-double performance against the Golden State Valkyries at Crypto.com Arena. The veteran forward opened the scoring and finished the contest with 17 points and 15 rebounds before addressing the emotional crowd in her farewell speech.

Following the game, franchise leadership announced that an upcoming player sanctuary will be named in her honor to provide future athletes a dedicated space for recovery and connection.

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