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IMG Seattle Storm SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm has completed its 2026 roster in preparation for Friday’s season opener against the Golden State Valkyries at Climate Pledge Arena, showcasing a promising young lineup that combines rising stars with seasoned players. Six players are returning from last year’s team, including Lexie Brown, Zia Cooke, Mackenzie Holmes, Ezi Magbegor, Dominique Malonga, and Katie Lou Samuelson. Brown, Cooke, and Holmes are entering their second sea

IMG Seattle Storm By Bo Crouch Axess Sports The Storm open the 2026 season Friday night against the Valkyries at Climate Pledge Arena, beginning a new chapter built around youth, athleticism and long-term development. Seattle’s offseason focused heavily on reshaping the roster. The Storm added international center Awa Fam and acquired rookie guard Flau'jae Johnson in a draft-night move that immediately drew attention around the league. The franchise is continuing

By Bo Crouch ~ Axess Sports SEATTLE — The Portland Fire took a calculated swing on upside Friday, selecting the contract of guard Nika Mühl from the Seattle Storm during the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft. Mühl, originally drafted No. 14 overall by Seattle in the 2024 WNBA Draft, saw limited action in her rookie season, appearing in 16 games and averaging 2.8 minutes. Her development was then stalled by a significant knee injury — a torn ACL and meniscus suffered overseas while pl

Player negotiations still are at a stalemate and now the questions about a potential strike become a very real reality. The 2026 season scheduled to tip off in early May except the league, and the players association appear to be as far away from an agreement as they have been all off season. After what was a major move forward for the league where they saw record numbers of viewership and attendance. Some of that success can be attributed to new stars like Angel Reese, Caitl

Bo Crouch 8-7-25 The Storm have been on a three-game skid after blowing out the Connecticut Sun. Losses around the league are rarely equal but when it comes to Seattle, they have been very consistent in the way games have gotten away from them. Some of the issues are a bit of a surprise when you look at what they do well. Gabby Williams leads the league in steals per game and has already set the franchise record for a single season with 14 Games to go. Eze is second in the le