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On left: Storm forward Mackenzie Holmes goes up for a layup against the Connecticut Sun during a preseason game on May 4 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. On right: Li Yueru goes up for a layup against the Minnesota Lynx in a game on May 27, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Features, Seattle Storm, WNBA

What Li Yueru’s departure and Mackenzie Holmes’ return mean for the Seattle Storm

by Bella MunsonJune 19, 2025June 21, 2025

Seattle will miss Li’s size and shooting range, while Holmes will benefit from time with team during training camp

Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler (17) yells and flexes after a defensive play against the Phoenix Mercury during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. on May 23, 2025.

Features, Seattle Storm, WNBA

Erica Wheeler’s personality and defense shine in new role with Seattle Storm

by Bella MunsonJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘She is very much like a ball of confetti, and we love that’

Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) watches the game between the Dallas Wings and the Storm from the bench during the first half at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas on May 19, 2025.

Features, Seattle Storm, WNBA

Dominique Malonga’s measured and undemanding intro to the WNBA

by Bella MunsonJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025

Long-term expectations remain high despite strategic lighter minutes

Storm players Li Yueru (28), Zia Cooke (7), Nneka Ogwumike (3) and Alysha Clark (32) walk on the court in a game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 17, 2025 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Features, Latest News, Seattle Storm, WNBA

What went wrong in the Seattle Storm’s season opener

by Bella MunsonMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Players share immense disappointment in performance with few bright spots but commit to getting better from it

Seattle Storm guards Alysha Clark and Skylar Diggins huddle with center Li Yueru and other teammates during a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun on May 4, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash.

Features, Seattle Storm, WNBA

2025 WNBA season preview: Seattle Storm

by Bella MunsonMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Uncertainty and possibility abound with a reworked roster

Dominique Malonga poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick to the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York, New York on April 14, 2025.

Features, Latest News, NCAAW, Seattle Storm, WNBA

Seattle Storm 2025 Draft class led by French phenom

by Bella MunsonApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

The No. 2 overall pick has the potential to be an all-time great player, and third-round picks have (slim) chances to make the roster

South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao and foward Sania Feagin smile during player introductions before the national championship game against UConn at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., on April 6, 2025.

Features, NCAAW, SEC, WNBA

South Carolina seniors ready to make their mark in the WNBA

by Bella MunsonApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Dawn Staley: ‘They are the epitome of who we need to be successful’

UCLA center Lauren Betts walks off the floor during a Final Four game. She looks down at the court. Fans and the Final Four's "Four It All" slogan are visible but out of focus in the background.

Big Ten, Features, Latest News, NCAAW

UCLA prepares for next step after dream season ends in the Final Four

by Bella MunsonApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025

Cori Close: ‘Experience is such a powerful teacher, if you allow it to’

UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close (left), center Lauren Betts (center) and guard Kiki Rice during press conference at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. on April 3, 2025.

Big Ten, Features, Latest News, NCAAW

How focusing on life outside of basketball made Lauren Betts even better on the court

by Bella MunsonApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Close: ‘I feel like there’s a lightness about her that didn’t exist before’

LSU Tigers forward Aneesah Morrow (24) tries to knock the ball away from UCLA Bruins forward Timea Gardiner (30) during the second half of the Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena on May 30, 2025 in Spokane, Wash.

Features, NCAAW, SEC

Aneesah Morrow’s prolific college career ends with cemented legacy

by Bella MunsonApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Kim Mulkey: ‘You wish you had an Aneesah every time you walked on a court’