Nneka Ogwumike, former WNBA MVP, has decided to pursue free agency after notifying the Los Angeles Sparks that she will not return for the 2024 season. This marks the end of her 12-season career with the Sparks, during which she played a pivotal leadership role and achieved significant individual success.

Ogwumike's decision to pursue free agency after a long and successful tenure with the Sparks signifies a significant shift in the dynamics of the team and the WNBA.

• Ogwumike played her entire 12-season career with the Los Angeles Sparks.
• She was named the WNBA MVP in 2016 and led the Sparks to a WNBA title.
• At 33 years old, she averaged 19.1 points and 8.8 rebounds in the most recent season, which are the second-highest averages of her career.

• Ogwumike has already met with the Atlanta Dream, Phoenix Mercury, and Chicago Sky during the free agency window
• She still plans to meet with at least the New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm before making her final decision.

Nneka Ogwumike's pursuit of free agency marks the end of an era for the Los Angeles Sparks and signals a key moment of transition and change for the WNBA as a whole.