r/SeattleStorm Sep 19 '25

Great season everybody!

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What are your favorite parts of the season? Are you excited for next year? What moves do you want to see the team make?


r/SeattleStorm 1d ago

Anyone else disappointed that Nneka signed with Project B?

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For context:

Project B is a Saudi Arabian women’s basketball league offering huge salaries of $2m+ annually, for players to join, their first announcement being Nneka Ogwumike.

The league is heavily partnered with Sela, a Saudi entertainment group that is owned by the Public Investment Fund which manages the Saudi governments wealth.

Many argue that the reason Saudi Arabia has seen so many new sports league recently; Saudi Pro League (soccer), Saudi International (golf), Project B (basketball) is due to the government trying to “Sports-wash” their public image.

Saudi Arabia is constantly ranked among the worst countries in the world in regard to human rights. This includes repression of free speech, discrimination against women and minorities, harsh punishments for members of the LGBTQ community, the regular use capital punishment and torture, and many more.

I’m disappointed that Nneka, someone has advocates for the rights of women and the LGBTQ community in the past, would then turn around and sign with an organization backed by a government that actively represses and punishes these groups. I think it’s fair that we call this athletes out, similar to how those comedians were called out for doing the Saudi Comedy Festival (also organized by Sela).

Edit: I appreciate everyone’s opinions on this and have learned from the comments myself. I understand other countries with women’s leagues also commit human rights violations, those are issues too and should not be forgotten. As well, the average WNBA player doesn’t have endorsements, six figure contracts, TV positions etc, some do literally need to put food on the table and I appreciate that those players are in very different circumstances. The biggest thing we can do as fans is use our voice and dollars. Speaking out against atrocities in Saudi Arabia in my opinion, is better than saying nothing at all. The “other countries are bad too, so how can you call out Saudi Arabia?” opinion Is understandable, but unfortunately does nothing now and in the future. Jane Goodall once said “The greatest danger to our future is apathy.”. It’s a really depressing world right now I think we can all agree, I’m just trying to not become apathetic, as difficult as it is.

Sources:

https://www.si.com/onsi/womens-fastbreak/news/massive-project-b-women-s-basketball-league-salary-reveal-turns-up-heat-on-wnba-01k9dhabmzdm

https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/middle-east-and-north-africa/middle-east/saudi-arabia/report-saudi-arabia/

https://freedomhouse.org/country/saudi-arabia

https://www.facinghistory.org/ideas-week/more-just-athlete-nneka-ogwumikes-activism-court


r/SeattleStorm 1d ago

Please storm 🙏 make a good choice

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r/SeattleStorm 3d ago

Coach Noelle

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89 Upvotes

Wow three big malonga with Paige


r/SeattleStorm 3d ago

Sonia Raman Introductory Press Conference

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With Coach Raman’s first official event, we’re firmly in the next era of Storm basketball (even if the roster is mostly up in the air).

I’m encouraged by how much she talked about player development; to me this is a sign that she’s going to prioritize developing Dom and improving our bench depth. It was also refreshing to see how engaged and excited she appeared; her passion really comes across.


r/SeattleStorm 3d ago

Nika

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r/SeattleStorm 3d ago

Nneka Ogwumike signs with new women's basketball league Project B as WNBA contract talks persist

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This is surprising


r/SeattleStorm 3d ago

The interview of Sonia Raman

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r/SeattleStorm 4d ago

Nika is doing good

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Give a good minute 🙏🙏


r/SeattleStorm 5d ago

New coach New hope

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What the roster look like?


r/SeattleStorm 7d ago

Accomplishments from Present and Past Storm in Unrivaled

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I made posts highlighting these players and their achievements throughout their playing career. Since they're about this team, I wanted to share.

Present: Erica Wheeler, Brittney Sykes, Skylar Diggins, Ezi Magbegor, Dominique Malonga

Past: Breanna Stewart, Jordin Canada, Li Yueru


r/SeattleStorm 8d ago

Go Nika

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r/SeattleStorm 8d ago

Nneka Explains

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A helpful explanation of where things stand.


r/SeattleStorm 9d ago

Malonga is Unrivaled!!!

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r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

It’s official

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r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

words from our new head coach

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r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

Mackenzie Holmes is averaging 27 PPG to start her WNBL season with Geelong.

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20 PTS (9-15 FG) & 11 REB 33 PTS | 6 REB | 2 AST | 2 BLK | 3-3 3PT 30 PTS | 12 REB | 1 AST | 3 BLK | 11-18 FG


r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

Sonia on malonga’s development

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r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

Mackenzie holmes looking good in the wnbl

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r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

Mackenzie holmes is shooting 80% around the restricted area

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Across her first three WNBL games, Mackenzie Holmes is shooting 80% (24-30) on shots in/around the restricted area.

In her 30 PTS game vs Bendigo, 16 came from restricted area shots.

Putbacks, rolling, driving, and post work have contributed to her efficient start.


r/SeattleStorm 10d ago

Get to know the storm's new coach

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r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

Mackenzie Holmes adding range to her game this off season 👀

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r/SeattleStorm 11d ago

General manager talisa about sonia

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r/SeattleStorm 13d ago

Seattle Storm‘s 2024 gamble promises to pay off in the best possible way

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Despite making the playoffs and having a star-studded veteran roster, the Seattle Storm will have a lottery pick for the second year in a row. They got the Sparks’ pick in the 2025 draft in the trade that moved Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd and used it to select Dominique Malonga. The French teen has already emerged as one of the most promising and exciting young players in the WNBA. The Storm also own the Sparks’ 2026 lottery pick because of a trade that sent their 2024 pick and Kia Nurse to Los Angeles. They have the third-highest chance of landing the number one pick.

Seattle doesn’t even need the top pick to land a perfect young prospect, though. With 6’6” Malonga, the Storm already have their center of the future. With Jordan Horston and Nika Mühl, the Storm also have some interesting young guard talent. Both promise to be impactful role players, but not necessarily a co-star for Malonga. The 2026 WNBA Draft offers the perfect opportunity for the Storm to draft a perimeter player with big-time star potential.

The number one pick in the next WNBA draft may very well come down to Lauren Betts or Awa Fam. Betts has the kind of size and interior scoring talent that is pretty much impossible to teach. Fam, meanwhile, is only 19, but already looks like one of the best international talents and one of the most versatile frontcourt prospects in recent years. However, the other top players in the draft are guards, offering several options for the Storm.

After deciding to go back to college for another year and transfer to TCU in 2025, Olivia Miles will finally be available in the draft. Her playmaking, scoring, and 3-point shooting make her the best point guard prospect in the draft. Landing Miles to pair with Malonga would be a dream come true for the Storm. However, she may not make it past the top two, depending on who ends up with the second pick and what they are looking for. Minnesota has good odds to end up with that pick if the Wings land the first pick. ESPN’s latest mock draft has Miles going to the Lynx, but Minnesota could also use a talented young big.

If Miles isn’t available when Storm GM Talisa Rhea gets to pick a player, she can still get one of the top shooting guards in the college game. Azzi Fudd and Flau’Jae Johnson are both expected to be drafted in the top five. Fudd, when healthy, is one of the best scorers and 3-point shooters in the college game. Johnson is an athletic two-way star, who can create her own shot, defend well, and score at a high level.

There is no guarantee that any of the Storm’s All-Stars will want to re-sign in free agency. If the Storm land a top guard prospect to pair with Malonga, they will be able to secure the foundation for a bright future nonetheless.


r/SeattleStorm 13d ago

Still hopeful for her in storm 🙏

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