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A toxic workplace environment brews in Seattle for the Storm
A toxic workplace culture embroiled the Seattle Storm in its first season of an overnight rebuild stemming from last offseason.
How the impending WNBA expansion draft affects the Seattle Storm
Recently, the WNBA released the information regarding the upcoming expansion draft as the Golden State Valkyries enter the league. CSS writer Christan Braswell details what this draft means for our Seattle Storm
Storm's first-round opponent is still undetermined entering regular season finale
While their own seeding is set with their playoff ticket already punched, a lot seems set in stone for the Seattle Storm. They know that they'll be in the postseason, they'll be on the road to begin the playoffs, but they still aren't quite sure who their opponent will be.
Aces beat Storm 85-72, snapping four-game win streak
In the final regular season home game that the Seattle Storm played in 2024, the team fell to the Las Vegas Aces without two all-stars in Jewell Loyd and Ezi Magbegor. The Storm hosted the Aces in what will likely be a first round WNBA playoffs matchup, and held their own until very late in the fourth quarter.
Storm will be without Loyd and Magbegor due to injury against Sparks on September 15th
The Seattle Storm will be without two members of their core four for the teams final head-to-head matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks, as the team announced that guard Jewell Loyd and forward Ezi Magbegor are going to miss the game with a knee injury and concussion, respectively.
Gabby Williams is getting comfortable at the right time for the Storm
Gabby Williams is familiar with the Seattle Storm organization, but it's not always easy to fit into a team and feel comfortable, let alone coming off a Silver medal winning run in this years Olympics with Team France. But in recent contests, Williams seems to be growing more comfortable, as our Christan Braswell explains.
Storm has a chance to stay right against the Sparks
After a convincing 90-66 win over the Phoenix Mercury, the Seattle Storm must continue to play with the same energy as the regular season winds down and seeding remains on the line.
Storm shades the Sun in much-needed win, 71-64
Coming off a second straight frustrating loss to a contender, the Seattle Storm were able to get back on the winning track tonight behind a gritty 71-64 win on the road against the Connecticut Sun.
Loyd and Ogwumike detail the Storm’s ailing season after road loss to Sun
The Seattle Storm are struggling heavy since returning to WNBA regular season action from the Olympic break, and despite securing a playoff berth two days ago the team is going through it. Veteran leaders Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike spoke following the loss to the Sun today to detail the teams struggles.
The road ahead isn’t one of ease for the Storm
The Seattle Storm have ten games left to play in the WNBA regular season, and a tough stretch of games ahead as they look to make a playoff push. Circling Seattle Sports Christan Braswell describes how they got here, and the road ahead.
Storm overcome shooting woes in clutch win over Mystics
The Seattle Storm overcame their shooting issues in the win over the Washington Mystics by turning them over 22 times for 29 points.
Gabby Williams makes the Storm legit title contenders
In a move that's been anticipated since she helped France win the Silver medal in the 2024 Olympics, the Seattle Storm have officially signed forward Gabby Williams in a deal made a few days after they released point guard Kiana Williams.
Fever circumvent the Storm, 92-75
The Seattle Storm have started out their three-game road trip with back-to-back losses, in the first set of games since the Olympic break ended, as they were unable to handle a late outburst in the 4th quarter by the Indiana Fever.
Loyd, Ogwumike combine for 53 in 89-83 thriller over Sparks
To close things out before the Olympic break, the Seattle Storm got a road victory over the Los Angeles Sparks for their eighth win in their last ten games. Beyond big efforts from Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike, the Storm were able to handle business against the Sparks despite a strong push by LA.
A Dream win deferred by the Storm, 80-71
The Seattle Storm wrapped up their historic nine-game homestand with a 80-71 victory over the struggling Atlanta Dream, as the Storm had to play the entire second half without point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith. Circling Seattle Sports’ Christan Braswell gives his instant reaction to the game.
Aces outlast Storm’s final push, 84-79
Despite a strong first half and a push at the very end to bring this game within one big shot, our Seattle Storm fell to the Las Vegas Aces in a matchup that had playoff energy written all over it.
Storm head coach Noelle Quinn: “Our vision is very clear.”
Following two tough games against the Chicago Sky, splitting them at a game each, the Seattle Storm remain focused on their ultimate goal for the 2024 season: contending for a title, and the different challenges that quest will bring throughout the course of the season.
Storm clears the Sky, 84-71
The Seattle Storm win the season series over the Chicago Sky with an 84-71 victory on Sunday, taking the second game against them over the span of three-days. Although Chicago was able to push Seattle in the first half, the Storm pulled away in the latter half and got a satisfying Sunday afternoon win.
The Storm need Jewell Loyd to deliver against Fever
With some struggles from the field to begin the 2024 season, there’s some worry about Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd and her scoring, as she hasn’t been able to be efficient in the teams first 16 games of the season. Against an Indiana Fever team that struggles to protect the paint against guards, the opportunity for Loyd to have a big impact lies ahead.
Storm earn statement win over Sun, 72-61
The Seattle Storm used their strong defensive effort and a balanced offensive effort from their starting five to defeat the Connecticut Sun at home, beginning a nine-game homestand with a victory.