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Brown spoke out this week after rumors about her and Thompson spread online

WNBA season preview: What's in store for expansion clubs, plus Year 2 stakes for Valkyries

Let's take a closer look at the WNBA's two expansion franchises — the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire — as well as look at what's in store for the Golden State Valkyries in Year 2.

Five most improved WNBA teams heading into the 2026 season

Five WNBA players to watch in 2026

Most impactful offseason additions: Angel Reese could be living the dream

Caitlin Clark puts Fever teammates on notice about her role

Fever, Clark remain massive draw as WNBA reveals 2026 TV lineup

Seattle Storm News / ESPN / April 23

Malonga cleared by FIBA to play for Storm in '26

Seattle Storm standout Dominique Malonga, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2025 WNBA draft, received her letter of clearance from FIBA on Wednesday, officially making her eligible to play in the WNBA this season.

Seattle Storm News / Swish Appeal / April 22

The Seattle Storm got the top talent in the 2026 WNBA Draft, plus two more perfect fits for their rebuilding team

The Seattle Storm may have seen their two best options go first and second in the 2026 WNBA Draft before they picked at No. 3. No. 1 pick Azzi Fudd would

Seattle Storm News / TheSheGotGame / April 21

Hilary Knight and Seattle Storm Highlight Cross-Sport Support in Seattle

Flau’jae Johnson’s arrival in Seattle could not have started better, as women’s hockey great Hilary Knight welcomed her. In Knight’s latest Instagram post on April 20, the duo posed for a photo together, wearing Seattle’s respective women’s hockey and basketball jerseys.

Ezi Magbegor News / TheSheGotGame / April 21

Ezi Magbegor faces early setback as Seattle Storm begin 2026 campaign

Ezi Magbegor will miss at least the first six to eight weeks of the 2026 WNBA season after suffering a right foot injury while representing Australia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in Istanbul.

Ezi Magbegor News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Storm get unfortunate Ezi Magbegor injury update before 2026 season

The Seattle Storm will be without Ezi Magbegor to begin the 2026 WNBA season after the team announced Monday that the forward suffered a right foot injury during international play.

Seattle Storm News / Beyond Women's Sports / April 18

Seattle Storm Won Big in 2026 WNBA Draft

Without question, the Seattle Storm losing Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, and Gabby Williams in free agency was no surprise to many. Seattle will look different under first-year head coach Sonia Raman in the upcoming WNBA season.

WNBA News / TheSheGotGame / April 17

Flau’jae Johnson Shares Reaction to Joining Seattle Storm After Draft

The WNBA Draft was thoroughly eventful for Flau’jae Johnson, who was drafted as the eighth overall pick by the Golden State Valkyries right before being flipped to the Seattle Storm in under half an hour.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / April 14

WNBA Draft winners, losers: UCLA sets record, stunning Flau'jae Johnson trade shakes up Round 1

The next class of WNBA stars have arrived. The 2026 WNBA Draft was Monday, and here are our winners and losers.

Paige Bueckers reacts to her girlfriend Azzi Fudd going No. 1 to Wings

Major news emerges about Sophie Cunningham’s future

Caitlin Clark's massive raise is already dictating Fever's offseason

Chicago Sky add another player who feuded with Clark

Mercury re-sign Kahleah Copper, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Storm reunite with reserve guard after Mystics stint

On Sunday, the Seattle Storm signed guard Jade Melbourne to a one-year contract worth $500,000, per ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. The 23-year-old returns to Seattle with the move, having originally joined the franchise in 2023 after being selected in the third round of the 2022 WNBA Draft.

Seattle Storm News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Storm re-sign Ezi Magbegor in WNBA free agency

The Seattle Storm have already made some significant changes during WNBA free agency. Seattle lost Nneka Ogwumike to Los Angeles as well as Gabby Williams, who signed a long-term contract with Golden State.

WNBA News / Beyond Women's Sports / April 12

Seattle Storm: Free Agency and the WNBA Draft

All things considered, the Seattle Storm look to be in a rebuild mode. Firstly, 10-time WNBA All-Star forward Nneka Ogwumike signed with the Los Angeles Sparks as a free agent.

Seattle Storm News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 11

Storm sign 2-time All-Star center Stefanie Dolson

The Seattle Storm have experienced sort of a roster exodus this offseason with the departures of Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, Gabby Williams and Erica Wheeler.

Nneka Ogwumike News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 10

Nneka Ogwumike’s sister Chiney scoops bombshell Sparks reunion after Storm exit

The WNBA offseason has already seen some exciting things go down, with Angel Reese being traded to the Atlanta Dream and Jackie Young being the first player given the new max extension.

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Nneka Ogwumike News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Nneka Ogwumike bids Storm goodbye after 2 years

Nneka Ogwumike appears to have said goodbye to the Seattle Storm amid the WNBA free agency. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the 35-year-old Ogwumike shared a photo with a text that read “THANK YOU SEATTLE.” She also captioned it with a couple of heart emojis and a heart hands emoji.

Nika Muhl News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

WNBA Star Nika Muhl Out in Seattle in Surprising Turn of Events

WNBA guard Nika Muhl is officially done with the Seattle Storm. After spending four years with the UConn Huskies, Muhl entered the league as the No. 14 pick in 2024.

Seattle Storm News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 18

Stephen A. Smith singles out one WNBA player after CBA breakthrough

At long last, there is finally a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the WNBA.

WNBA set for wild sprint to opening day after CBA agreement reached

Chiney Ogwumike gets brutally honest on new collective bargaining agreement

Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart react to new WNBA CBA agreement

Caitlin Clark, WNBA players' reported new salaries after CBA deal

Sky's Angel Reese makes first post after WNBA avoids lockout

Fever send Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White message after MVP news

Seattle Storm News / Field Level Media / March 16

WNBA commissioner provides update on CBA discussions

Another marathon negotiating session between the WNBA and union leaders ended early Monday morning after making progress toward a "historic" deal, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.

Caitlin Clark has three words after new champion is declared

Clark facing major accusation with Team USA

Clark’s health admission after playing 13 games in 2025 WNBA season

Sophie Cunningham does not hold back with blunt complaint

Cunningham reveals her dating rule

Seattle Storm News / Field Level Media / October 24

Storm hire Sonia Raman as new HC in groundbreaking move

Storm hire Sonia Raman as new head coach in groundbreaking move

Sonia Raman is making history and switching coasts.

Wings could be repeating 2025 mistake with coaching hire

Fever coach Stephanie White explains how Caitlin Clark is 'like Taylor Swift 2.0'

WNBA players irked by Adam Silver's comments on revenue sharing

Sky's Angel Reese takes an apparent swipe at Fever's Sophie Cunningham

The 'WNBA champion coaches' quiz

Noelle Quinn News / Field Level Media / September 21

Storm will not renew contract of coach Noelle Quinn

The Seattle Storm are parting ways with head coach Noelle Quinn, as the team announced Sunday it will not renew her contract for 2026.

Seattle Storm News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 16

Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike Praise Seattle Storm Coach

Despite the Seattle Storm's current season transitioning and growing, a particular assistant coach has made a significant impact on both veterans and newcomers.

Sue Bird News / Seattle Storm on SI / September 4

Sue Bird: Seattle Storm’s Legendary Leader and Icon

Sue Bird was the Seattle Storm's heart and soul for two decades. Although she wasn't the tallest or physically strongest player on the floor, her intelligence, poise, and vision led her to be one of the greatest point guards in basketball history.

Skylar Diggins News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28