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Seattle Storm reflect on season, look toward uncertain future - The IX Basketball Seattle Storm players reflect on their season and future plans two days after Game 3 loss, before head coach Noelle Quinn was dismissed.

Days before head coach Noelle Quinn was dismissed, Seattle Storm players and coaches reflected on their hard fought season, and the uncertainty of the looming #WNBA offseason. Our @munson-bella.bsky.social has the latest:

What the Seattle Storm need to execute better to win Game 2 - The IX Basketball Boosted by a home crowd, the Storm will look to start better and execute their defensive strengths in Game 2.

Storm vs Aces.

Ahead of tonight's playoff matchup, our @munson-bella.bsky.social takes an in-depth look at Seattle's performance thus far and what they need to execute better going into Game 2:

Seattle Storm have renewed playoff mindset, ready for Aces series - The IX Basketball The Seattle Stom plan to kick off their 2025 WNBA postseason against the Aces by sticking to their strengths and disrupting Las Vegas' flow.

The Seattle Storm kick off their #WNBA postseason with a series against a surging Las Vegas Aces team. But Seattle have done their homework, our @munson-bella.bsky.social writes, and come up with three keys to success for the best-of-three series:

Seattle Storm keep believing as they chase final WNBA playoff spot - The IX Basketball One win away from clinching the last WNBA playoff spot, the Seattle Storm still believe a title run is possible.

Still fighting for a #WNBA playoff spot with one game left in the regular season isn't where the Seattle Storm thought they'd be. But head coach Noelle Quinn and her players still believe they can win a championship. Our @munson-bella.bsky.social explains why.

Seattle Storm make case for Gabby Williams to be DPOY - The IX Basketball Seattle Storm players and coaches share what separates Gabby Williams' defense from the rest of the field this season.

'We all try to step up to her level'

What makes Gabby Williams a top defender in the #WNBA? Our @munson-bella.bsky.social spoke with Seattle Storm players and staff, and went beyond the stats to find out:

YouTube video by Monumental Sports Network The 2025 WNBA playoff race is heating up | Media Timeout

So much uncertainty with so few games left. Buckle up for a comphresive WNBA playoff breakdown with @munson-bella.bsky.social and me on Media Timeout.

Is Brittney Sykes the Seattle Storm's key to punching a playoff ticket? - The IX Basketball Eight games into her Seattle Storm career Brittney Sykes is contributing on and off the court to the playoff push.

The Seattle Storm are eyeing a playoff run. They're hoping Brittney Sykes can help them get there. And that's exactly what Sykes plans to do.

@munson-bella.bsky.social on how Sykes is making a late impact for her new team: www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/seattle...

Creating goals.
Breaking records.

Sofia Huerta now holds the NWSL record for assists at 32 regular season assists.

I can't even begin to describe how insanely talented Nneka Ogwumike is

Locked On Women's Basketball: How far can Seattle go? - The IX Basketball On the latest episode, host Natalie Heavren talks with beat writer Bella Munson about what the Storm need to do to see the playoffs.

On the latest episode of @lockedonwbb.bsky.social, host @natalieheavren.bsky.social chats with @munson-bella.bsky.social about how the Seattle Storm can finish the season strong:

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YouTube video by Circling Seattle Sports Reign struggle in draw with Stars, lots of opportunity remains - Right as Reign, August 20th, 2025

Our @reignfc.com were cruising along well before a disastrous final 30 minutes saw them split the points with Chicago. @munson-bella.bsky.social and Charles Hamaker discuss that match, the stretch ahead, & much more⬇️

Tune in here: youtu.be/-WVlcWtxE20

#SeattleReignFC #ReignTogether #SeattleSports

The Storm are busy making history - The IX Basketball A busy weekend on and off the court featured a Storm win in a historic game in Canada and an unveiling of Sue Bird's statue.

It's been a busy few days for the Seattle Storm, filled with highs, lows, and honors. @munson-bella.bsky.social breaks it all down in her latest out of Seattle:

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Can Dominique Malonga, Storm bench complete Seattle title push? - The IX Basketball Dominique Malonga is leading a Seattle Storm bench group that holds the key to the team's 2025 WNBA championship asiprations.

History tells us that a #WNBA champion needs strong bench production. Is the Seattle Storm group up to the task? Our @munson-bella.bsky.social goes in-depth on what the numbers say, and what key members of the Storm believe, heading into the final stretch www.thenexthoops.com/wnba/seattle...

Brittney Sykes is expected to be in market and join her new team, the Seattle Storm, tomorrow, head coach Noelle Quinn said.

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West Coast fans, you're going to like this! 🐟

Mia Fishel joined the Seattle Reign this transfer window — and it's a move for the present and the future. @munson-bella.bsky.social stopped by Reign training to discuss Fishel's role with her new team.

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Quote “Really she was back and then she had a little setback. Not with her knee, just with another little niggly injury. So that might delay her for a couple of weeks.” — Reign Head Coach Laure Harvey

Injury update on Ryanne Brown's ACL recovery from Reign head coach Laura Harvey at practice yesterday: the team is still expecting Brown to come back at some point in the second half of the season, but she had a setback with a little niggly injury, not her knee, that is delaying her.

I am genuinely sobbing in the best way watching Brink return to the court and get all the love

To get my mind off that game… here are some wild goats I was ridiculously excited to see on Mt.Pilatus today on our day trip to Luzern. It was honestly an absolutely amazing day all around but something about baby goats really made it for me lol

The only thing I will say about England tonight is all credit in the world to Michelle Agyemang. Gets one cap before this tournament, scores the equalizing goal in both of England’s knockout stage games to send it to ET, 19 years old, just brilliant energy and poise.

I am now going to sleep bc it is 11:40 in Zürich but I won’t be able to sleep bc I am currently filled with RAGE

Logging on from Zürich solely to say this ref has been horrible, that pk was bullshit and England doesn’t really deserve this win

Zia Cooke remains focused on growth amidst fresh start in Seattle - The Next After an unexpected offseason move to Seattle, Cooke is taking advantage of the positive environment and support to fuel her growth

How has Zia Cooke grown in Seattle? @munson-bella.bsky.social gets into it

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Seattle Storm All-Star trio reacts to meaningful WNBA distinction - The Next Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams share what the WNBA All-Star accolade means to them at this point in their careers

Seattle's trio of All-Stars, Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams, are each at different points in their #WNBA careers. Our @munson-bella.bsky.social has more on their reflections of the moment:

Seattle Reign win the Mia Fishel sweepstakes, sign forward from Chelsea through 2029 USWNT forward returned from ACL injury in March and is excited to 'take this next step in my career'

BREAKING: Mia Fishel is joining the #NWSL! Our @munson-bella.bsky.social has all the details on her move to Seattle.

Two loans announced from Seattle Reign FC today:
- Midfielder Olivia Van der Jagt to Spokane Zephyr FC through the end of 2025, under contract through 2026
- Defender Julia Lester to Sporting JAX through the end of 2025, under contract through 2025

The recent transactions page of early-season game notes says, "Reign FC and Sofia Cedeno agree to a mutual termination to allow the player to pursue other opportunities."

I talked in this podcast about the Reign needing to figure out where Sofia Cedeno — whom they signed through 2025 on March 12, then sent on loan — fits on the roster. No press release was shared, so it was missed that on March 24th, they agreed to a mutual contract termination.

Switzerland earn emotional and important first win of home Euros The tournament hosts have put themselves back in control of their own destiny to advance to the knockout stage.

Switzerland had it all to do against Iceland, but their victory puts them in the driver's seat to advance to the knockout stage of UEFA Women's EURO 2025 on home soil. @munson-bella.bsky.social reports on the Swiss reaction after the final whistle.

Nneka Ogwumike is rewriting WNBA record books in 14th season - The Next Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike is now seventh in WNBA history in career points. That's just one of many leaderboards she's climbing.

“Nneka is breaking records every day, every time we play," Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler said of teammate Nneka Ogwumike.

How has Ogwumike excelled in her 14th #WNBA season? Our @munson-bella.bsky.social talked with Ogwumike and those around her to find out.