WNBA: Sue Bird joins Seattle Storm ownership group

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WNBA training camps open on Sunday, April 28. Before the season unofficially tips off, catch up on the latest news from around the league.


Bird joins Storm ownership group

On Wednesday, the Seattle Storm announced that franchise legend Sue Bird will join Force 10 Hoops, the team’s ownership group. The four-time champion and Storm’s all-time leader in games played and assists said of the partnership:

As a player, I poured my heart into every game for the Seattle Storm, and now, as part of the ownership group, I am thrilled to continue contributing to the growth of the game. Investing in women’s sports isn’t just about passion; it’s smart business. It’s about recognizing the immense talent, dedication, and market potential our league has always had.

Piph retires, heads to Liberty front office

After getting bunches of buckets for 14 WNBA seasons, Epiphanny Prince has announced her retirement. A member of the Seattle Storm’s 2020 championship team, Prince, a two-time All-Star, also suited up for the Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty across 315 career games, averaging 10.7 points and 2.5 assists per game.

Prince, however, is not departing the W. She will join the front office of her hometown Liberty, serving as the organization’s Director of…

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