Lynx Reportedly Host Free Agent Nneka Ogwumike for Visit

The 10-time WNBA All-Star is considering multiple teams as free agency negotiations continue.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:57pm

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The Minnesota Lynx are one of the teams that WNBA free agent Nneka Ogwumike is considering during the league's amended free agency period. While a since-deleted social media post from a balloon company suggested Ogwumike was close to signing with the Lynx, ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou has clarified that the post was just part of the Lynx's free agent pitch, and Ogwumike is still meeting with multiple teams as negotiations continue through April 10.

Why it matters

Ogwumike, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, is one of the top free agents available this offseason as the majority of the league hit the market in preparation for the new CBA. Her decision on where to sign could have a significant impact on the competitive balance of the WNBA next season.

The details

Ogwumike spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Storm, playing in all 44 games last year and averaging 18.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game. She shot 51.9% from the field, 36.7% from 3-point range, and 82.2% from the free-throw line.

  • The WNBA free agency negotiation period continues through April 10.
  • Teams can officially sign players starting on April 11.

The players

Nneka Ogwumike

A 10-time WNBA All-Star who is one of the top free agents available this offseason.

Minnesota Lynx

One of the teams that Nneka Ogwumike is considering during free agency.

Seattle Storm

The team Nneka Ogwumike played for the last two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“The since deleted post was apparently just part of a free agent pitch the Lynx had prepared for the former No. 1 overall pick, and they are just one of multiple teams that Ogwumike has scheduled meetings with amid the onset of the free agency negotiation period.”

— Alexa Philippou, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

Nneka Ogwumike will continue meeting with teams through April 10, the end of the WNBA free agency negotiation period, before officially signing with a team starting on April 11.

The takeaway

Nneka Ogwumike's free agency decision will be a closely watched storyline this offseason, as the 10-time All-Star is one of the most sought-after players on the market. Her choice of where to sign could have a significant impact on the competitive balance of the WNBA next season.