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Caitlin Clark had 21 points and 10 assists to lift the Indiana Fever to an 89-78 win over the Seattle Storm, her 11th 20-point, 10-assist game—the most in WNBA history—despite Aliyah Boston missing the game with a lower-leg injury. Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham added 17 apiece as Indiana opened with a 15-0 run and pulled away in the second half.
Led by Caitlin Clark's 21 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 89-78 for their first home win of the season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, despite Aliyah Boston being out with an injury. Sophie Cunningham added 17 points off the bench, Kelsey Mitchell contributed 17, and Indiana’s depth helped seal the win as Seattle’s Natisha Hiedeman led the Storm with 19 points.
UCLA dominated the 2026 WNBA Draft with six players selected, Seattle Storm landed high-upside Awa Fam at No. 3 and then swapped No. 8 for Flaujae Johnson from Golden State, while Golden State and Chicago faced questions over their picks; the event drew big crowds to a larger venue and highlighted a new CBA that raises rookie salaries to $500,000 and expands roster spots.
In the 2026 WNBA draft, Seattle traded Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick to Golden State for Flau'jae Johnson, a deal that sparked confusion as Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin offered evasive remarks about strategy and finances while Seattle GM Talisa Rhea praised Johnson’s fit for the present and future; ESPN later revealed a pre-draft agreement on picks, suggesting the swap may have hinged on the picks rather than Johnson alone, leaving analysts to question the move’s rationale and its potential long-term impact if Suárez underperforms.
In a surprise during the 2026 WNBA draft in New York, the Golden State Valkyries drafted LSU star Flau’jae Johnson at No. 8 but immediately traded her rights to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suárez’s rights and a 2028 second-round pick. Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin said she would not detail salary-cap implications and stressed she wanted to be thoughtful about discussing players, while Storm GM Talisa Rhea said Johnson fits their present and future plans. The move was reportedly agreed upon before the picks were announced. Johnson, who averaged 14.2 points, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals as a senior, helped LSU win the 2023 national title.
UCLA dominated the 2026 WNBA Draft, tying a school record with six players selected—five in the first round—after winning the national title. Azzi Fudd claimed the No. 1 pick and a $500,000 rookie salary, while Seattle Storm fortified its future by drafting Fam Thiam and Dominique Malonga and adding Flau’jae Johnson; Las Vegas grabbed Janiah Barker on a rookie deal, and Ta’Niya Latson went to the Sparks. The draft also drew critique for Dallas Wings’ missed upside, ESPN’s muted trade reveal, and commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s housing comments amid a shifting CBA landscape.
A 2026 WNBA mock draft projects Dallas with Awa Fam at No. 1, Seattle landing Azzi Fudd at No. 3, and top picks like Olivia Miles to Minnesota and Lauren Betts to Washington, with a deep first round featuring Flau’Jae Johnson, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens, and Raven Johnson amid a new CBA and ongoing free agency.
Nneka Ogwumike announced on Instagram and X that she is leaving the Seattle Storm after two seasons. The 35-year-old former MVP and 10-time All-Star thanked Seattle in the posts and is entering free agency, having spent 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks prior to joining the Storm. She is not listed on Seattle’s roster, and the team has offered no comment as negotiations begin.
On September 16, 2025, Seattle's sports scene made history with Cal Raleigh breaking a 64-year-old MLB home run record, Dominic Canzone tying the Mariners' single-season home run record, and the Seattle Storm upsetting the Vegas Aces in the WNBA playoffs, all on a day marked by record temperatures and intense playoff action.
The Seattle Storm secured the final playoff spot in the WNBA by narrowly defeating the Golden State Valkyries, while the Los Angeles Sparks were eliminated after losing to the Phoenix Mercury. The playoff matchups are set, with the top seed going to the Minnesota Lynx, and the postseason beginning soon, featuring a mix of best-of-three, best-of-five, and best-of-seven series.
The Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 95-75, moving into 6th place in the WNBA standings, with key performances from Aliyah Boston and Odyssey Sims, and Seattle's streak ending after a strong first half.
The Seattle Storm have experienced a five-game losing streak and internal issues, including reports of locker room altercations and a trade request from veteran Alysha Clark, raising concerns about team chemistry and their playoff prospects amid recent struggles and roster changes.
The Washington Mystics traded All-Star Brittney Sykes to the Seattle Storm in exchange for Alysha Clark and a 2026 first-round pick, aiming to strengthen the Storm's offense while the Mystics look to build for the future amid a recent losing streak.
The Seattle Storm will unveil a statue of WNBA legend Sue Bird outside Climate Pledge Arena on August 17, celebrating her illustrious 21-season career, leadership, and impact on women's sports, making the Storm the first WNBA franchise to dedicate a statue to a former player.
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is out due to a knee injury, missing her fifth game, while other WNBA news includes the Storm's win over the Sun, and Candace Parker preparing for her jersey retirement with the Los Angeles Sparks.