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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.
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.
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.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Storm home loss to the Las Vegas Aces, July 10th, 2024
Rowan Schaberg of Circling Seattle Sports provides is top takeaways from the thrilling Seattle Storm loss to the Las Vegas at Climate Pledge Arena, late into their historic nine-game homestand.
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.
Top takeaways from the Seattle Storm home win over the Connecticut Sun, June 23rd, 2024
Rowan Schaberg of Circling Seattle Sports provides is top takeaways from the thrilling Seattle Storm win over the Connecticut Sun at Climate Pledge Arena.