They were swept out of the first round of the 2024 WNBA playoffs. Their head coach was investigated for alleged out-of-line treatment of players. They were forced to trade their two-time champion and six-time All-Star guard. They saw their promising young wing suffer an ACL injury in February. They drafted a teenager with the No. 2 overall pick. Their best players are in their mid-30s. Their highest-paid player will miss a significant chunk of the season to compete in EuroBasket Women.
And yet, the Seattle Storm can be better this season. Much better.
Despite a disappointing 2024 season and an offseason featuring a fair share of tumult, the Storm are situated the succeed in 2025, not just earning a trip to the playoffs but arriving there as legitimate title contenders. Here’s why:
Dig in with Diggins
Unrivaled fans were reminded of the sneering swagger of Skylar Diggins during the 3×3 league’s inaugural season. A Second Team All-Unrivaled performer for Lunar Owls, Diggins helped her squad compile the top regular-season record through the force of her play and personality, averaging almost 18…
