Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike returning to Los Angeles Sparks on 1-year deal: report

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The Los Angeles Sparks secured the return of a big name free agent, star forward Nneka Ogwumike. 

The 2016 league MVP has played all 11 of her seasons in the WNBA with the Sparks. 

And she'll remain with the team that drafted her over a decade ago after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sparks, according to ESPN.

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Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks warms up prior to a game against the Dallas Wings June 1, 2021, at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ogwumike's signing comes at a pivotal point for the Sparks. The team recently lost free agent signee Stephanie Talbot for the season due to a knee injury. And Katie Lou Samuelson is expected to miss the entire 2023 season due to her pregnancy.

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Ogwumike has previously expressed her desire to return to the team, and she worked with the Sparks front office to work out a deal that would give the organization some salary cap flexibility.

Ogwumike has been named to five All-WNBA teams and is a five-time All-Defensive player. She was averaged 16.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in her career.

"I feel like I'm reaching a pivotal point in my career and understanding what I want it to mean," Ogwumike told ESPN. "I'm excited to see a lot of the enhancements that we're making. I'm grateful to be surrounded by both players, coaches and staff that have a greater vision for the organization.

Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks during a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center Sept.