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WNBA Free Agency: 3 potential destinations for Nneka Ogwumike

By Lukas Petridis

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 17: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Crypto.com Arena on May 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 17: Forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Crypto.com Arena on May 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 03: DiDi Richards #2 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket defended by Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on July 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 03: DiDi Richards #2 of the New York Liberty drives to the basket defended by Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on July 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /

2. New York Liberty

The acquisition of Jonquel Jones has alerted the league that the New York Liberty are coming for the ring. They are now on the clock with Sabrina Ionescu on her way to becoming a perennial All-Star and looking to establish herself as a superstar. The Liberty have shown belief in their point guard and should continue to build around her.

Being attached to a name like Breanna Stewart shows what this team is looking for. Maybe such rumors are just part of the New York hype train, heck, maybe me suggesting Nneka for the Liberty is part of that hype train but she would be a great piece next to Ionescu and Jones.

Ogwumike and Jonquel could play inside-outside, alternating roles. They can both run pick-and-roll with Sabrina. All three of them could run a deadly Spain pick-and-roll. They could run high-low action and bust through any defense.

The Liberty could have the best offense in the league were they to have a three-headed monster of Ionescu, Ogwumike and Jones. Add in Marine Johannes’ creativity, Stefanie Dolson’s spacing, Sami Whitcomb’s shooting, Han Xu’s mid-rangers and this team is a handful.

The Liberty should be looking to add an elite 3 or 4 in between Sabrina and Jonquel and Nneka should at least pick up the phone.

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