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WNBA CBA Negotiations Update | Spotrac News

A short update on the latest in CBA negotiations between the WNBA and WNBPA for @spotrac.com: The two sides agreed to a six-week extension of the current CBA, and the league recently proposed a higher maximum salary and cap tied to revenue growth.
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Seattle Storm to continue building with No. 3 pick - The IX Basketball Just one year after they drafted Dominique Malonga, they have the opportunity to add another key piece now and in the future.

With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Storm are looking for a player who will impact the team now and in the future.

Our @munson-bella.bsky.social gives an in-depth look at their options:

Having led Racing Louisville to the playoffs for the first time in the expansion team's history, Bev Yanez is your #NWSL Coach of the Year!

We've got a new contributor for @spotrac.com and @munson-bella.bsky.social is all over the WNBA CBA negotiations! Check out her piece on some of the key items the parties are figuring out in a new labor agreement:

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Why the Seattle Storm chose Sonia Raman as its next head coach - The IX Basketball Excitement abounds Seattle Storm's new head coach, her ability to build relationships with players and analytical knowledge

Why did the Seattle Storm go with Sonia Raman as its head coach? @munson-bella.bsky.social has answers.

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The WNBA and WNBPA are still in the midst of CBA negotiations, recently extending the deadline to Nov. 30. The main point of contention: revenue sharing. For @spotrac.com I broke down the current system, what each side wants, and what changes could entail.

YouTube video by Circling Seattle Sports Storm hire Sonia Raman as their head coach, what's next? - Storm Round Table, October 30th, 2025

Our Seattle Storm have officially hired Sonia Raman as their head coach. What do we know about her, and what's next for Seattle? @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, @munson-bella.bsky.social, and Charles discuss⬇️

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#SeattleStorm #NothingButStorm #WNBA #SeattleSports

YouTube video by Circling Seattle Sports UW Women's basketball 2025-26 season preview - The Husky women's hoops show, October 30th, 2025

The 2025-26 season starts in just a few days for UW Women's basketball, and we're pumped to cover the program once again. @munson-bella.bsky.social, @rowanschaberg.bsky.social, and Charles bring you a season preview for UW

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#GoHuskies #UWWomensBasketball #SeattleSports

Seattle Storm reportedly hire Sonia Raman as head coach - The IX Basketball Previously an assistant for the New York Liberty and Memphis Grizzlies, Raman got her start coaching women's basketball at MIT.

The Seattle Storm have reportedly settled on a new head coach, former New York Liberty assistant Sonia Raman. Our @munson-bella.bsky.social has more:

Seattle Reign defeated Utah Royals 2-1 to secure their spot in the 2025 #NWSL Playoffs!

Though Jess Fishlock is retiring from international football w/ Wales, the Reign OG said she intends to play another pro season.

"That is an intention and a goal of mine that hopefully we can figure out at some point. But yeah, my hope is to continue to play one more year."

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⬇️

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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