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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
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.
Savvy roster construction by the front office builds a winning Storm
A year after one of the worst seasons for the Seattle Storm, record wise, the roster is one of the best in the WNBA and are looking to secure a top four seed in the playoffs. Rowan Schaberg of Circling Seattle Sports discusses the turnaround for the roster and the impacts of Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins-Smith, and Gabby Williams.
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.
Struggles in Seattle: Storm fall in major upset to Washington Mystics as three-game homestand begins
The Seattle Storm dropped the first contest of a three-game homestand, as rebounding and shot making struggles took center stage in a loss to the Washington Mystics.
Quinn: “The great thing is Gabby wants to be with us.”
Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn is constantly talking about the importance of her teams defense, and that resonates throughout her rosters in the time that's she been a head coach. Given that knowledge, it only makes sense that Quinn was thrilled to have forward Gabby Williams back on the squad.
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.
Storm see fast start fizzle out, Williams leaves game with injury, in loss to Sun
The Seattle Storm began a four-game homestand with a tough loss to the Connecticut Sun, as a rough second quarter was a big factor while Seattle lost Gabby Williams to a foot injury during that frame.
Storm offense outlasts Phoenix, 97-91
The Seattle Storm completed a quick, one-game road trip by using a strong third quarter to push past the Phoenix Mercury in a battle between the two struggling teams at the bottom of the WNBA's Western Conference.
Spooky G settling back in with Seattle: Williams continues to reintegrate herself with the Storm
After joining the Seattle Storm for a second year during the All-Star break, athletic forward Gabby Williams appears to be getting herself settled back in with the team not only with her play on the court, but also her presence off it.
Storm take 1-0 series lead over Washington Mystics
In game one of their first round matchup, the Seattle Storm came back to defeat the Washington Mystics 86-83. Shooting guard Jewell Loyd overcame her slow start to score 12 of the last 14 points for the Storm. Seattle is now one game away from winning the series.
Seattle ends home stand with a dominant win against Indiana
The Seattle Storm dominated the Indiana Fever in a blowout win. Seattle’s starters were able to rest as the Storm romped over a young, learning Fever squad. Tina Charles moved into fourth place all-time on the WNBA scoring list.
Storm blowout Liberty for fourth straight win
The Seattle Storm blew out the New York Liberty, 92-61, to give the team their fourth straight win.