Ogwumike will retire from the WNBA after the 2026 season, but her impact isn’t going anywhere
Nneka Ogwumike
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The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Ogwumike retiring from the WNBA, Fudd’s rookie season ends
This week our hosts discuss the news that Nneka Ogwumike is retiring from the WNBA and that Azzi Fudd will miss the rest of the WNBA season. Plus: a preview of Liberty vs. Fever.
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How the ‘safety net’ of developmental contracts are helping players and teams
Pagliocca: ‘It’s a great opportunity for players, because there’s a lot of great women that don’t have the option of being here because of the roster sizes’
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The IX Sports Podcast Basketball Edition: Coaches and players weigh in on officiating and security
Co-host Howard Megdal brings feedback on officiating and security from players and coaches in Chicago for All-Star weekend back to the show to discuss with co-host Jackie Powell.
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How an improved WNBA free agency has helped players grow into All-Stars
Nneka Ogwumike, Natasha Howard and Gabby Williams spoke on what free agency did for their careers.
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The Sparks are finding a new identity without Kelsey Plum. Will it help them make a playoff push?
Lynne Roberts: ‘When she’s out for as long as she’s out now, you really kind of have to adjust and change some things’
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How Jade Melbourne has grown into Seattle’s point guard of the future and now
A two-season detour to D.C. brought maturity and playing time. Now back with the team that drafted her, she is having a career-best season
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Sights and sounds from the Los Angeles Sparks’ 30th season celebration
Nneka Ogwumike: ‘It’s emotional to see all of these legends in the building. … I’m so grateful’
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The Sparks’ defense is under construction, but the foundation is there
Ogwumike: ‘Defense is not something that gels. You either want to do it or you don’t’
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2026 WNBA season preview: Los Angeles Sparks
Kelsey Plum: “Our depth and our talent is immense this year, and the mission is clear”
