Right after the expansion drafts, all attention turned towards the free agency market, which is one of the biggest ‘power shifter’ in many senses following the new CBA confirmation. As per reports, the Seattle Storm will lose two veteran stars in the FA, and Nneka Ogwumike’s recent activity showed that she is one of them.
The player spent two seasons with the Strom team, extending her contract in 2025 for one year. But now a free agent, 35-year-old str made up her mind and bid farewell with a heart-warming post.
Nneka Ogwumike Confirms Departure From Seattle Storm
In her 14th season in the league, Ogwumike delivered elite production and was ninth in scoring with an 18.3 points average, 13th in the league with seven rebounds and shot 51.2% from the field in all 44 games for the Storm. But the player is now looking to take her talents elsewhere and compete for the title.
Ogwumike shared a post on ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter and wrote, “Thank you Seatle” with a photo collage and her signature.
💚🫶🏾💛 pic.twitter.com/gIRYM9d6qK
— Nneka Ogwumike (@nnekaogwumike) April 10, 2026
As a veteran and WNBPA President, the former Stanford player has been part of many big league decisions and now will be making one for herself. She recently spoke about the ‘new power’ to the WNBA stars via the CBA, as she said, “I’m grateful that I am a veteran because I’ve seen a lot of different things happen in this league. I’ve experienced a lot of different things and so there’s a level of discernment that I have that is hopefully not going to add more stress to what already is a very hectic time.”
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“I just really hope that everybody feels a little bit better given the agreement that we’ve been able to draft and they can make the best decisions for themselves,” Ogwumike added.
While a recent photo connected to Ogwumike linked her with the Minnesota Lynx, there are multiple options in the market.
Free Agency Options For Nneka Ogwumike
Despite her age, her performances at the Strom team highlighted the quality she possesses, and many teams would want her on the roster. While Lynx’s move makes more sense looking at the depth in the roster and their recent performances, the LA Sparks also showed interest in the forward, hinting at departures at their end, too.
In addition to the meeting with Minnesota that ESPN & others reported on after balloon gate the other day, @ramonashelburne and I heard there’s strong interest from the LA Sparks https://t.co/UQGxbg8co9
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) April 10, 2026
Insiders Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne have both confirmed that the LA Sparks are keenly eyeing the 10-time All-Star. News also hints that Rickea Jackson would be on the move to the Chicago Sky, while the Fever team is also looking to snap up their talented forward, Azura Stevens.
The Decision will be out around the weekends as the league is also preparing for the WNBA draft to get the season schedules in line.