Nneka Ogwumike returns to Seattle Storm for 2024 season

Nneka Ogwumike, a nine-time WNBA All-Star, is returning to the Seattle Storm on a one-year deal, as announced by her sister, Chiney Ogwumike, during ESPN's SportsCenter. After spending 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, Nneka joined the Storm last year, where she averaged 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. The Storm recently traded leading scorer Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, acquiring the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft. Re-signing Ogwumike was a key priority for the Storm amid changes to their roster following their playoff exit. Seattle is also focusing on retaining other key players, including Gabby Williams and Skylar Diggins-Smith, as they reshape their team for the upcoming season. Ogwumike's consistent performance and leadership are expected to be pivotal as the Storm navigate this transition.