Earlier today Dominique Malonga received her letter of clearance from FIBA, making her eligible to play in the WNBA this season, FIBA told ESPN The news comes amid a contract dispute between Malonga & Fenerbahçe, & uncertainty over whether she’d be released by the club www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

I wrote about Ezi Magbegor's injury and what that means for her and the Seattle Storm. The Storm will have to adjust without their best defensive player for at least the first month of games. This was sent to paid this morning and will be available to all #WNBA fans later on.

Enjoyed this glimpse inside the new-look Seattle Storm's training camp (from @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social)! Given this roster's athleticism, focusing on pace of play & evaluating new faces (as well as returning ones, like Jade Melbourne!) makes sense for first-year coach Sonia Raman. #wnba

Holmes shared that head coach Sonia Raman has a "Special teams unit" for players who create extra possessions, and that she wants to be on that. @wnbastormchasers.bsky.social mentioned that Holmes had made some good hustle plays in practice yesterday.

Per the Storm’s press release, Ezi Magbegor is injured and will be out 6-8 weeks.

I attended Day 1 of training camp for the Seattle Storm. These were the notes that I took from the first practice. This includes quotes from Flau'jae Johnson and Coach Sonia Raman. Open to all #WNBA fans. www.stormchasersbasketball.com/p/notes-from...

The Seattle Storm enter a new era starting this Sunday as training camp begins for the 2026 #WNBA season. I wrote about the six most important questions I have about the team before the season gets underway. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/6-question...

If anyone is wondering why Awa isn’t getting the same big welcome as Flau’jae, it’s because she is still playing overseas. Her team (Valencia) has a game on the 17th.

During the Azzi Fudd introductory press conference, Fudd was asked by a media member about her personal relationship with Paige Bueckers and if they had reached out to other #WNBA couples on how they navigate that. It was immediately shut down by the Wings PR and they moved on.

Here is my Seattle Storm pre-camp depth chart projection. #WNBA

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Jeff Pagliocca says that while he is running the Chicago Sky, they will be in win now mode after being asked of his philosophy of trading away future draft picks. #WNBA

Source confirms to me and @herhoopstats.com that unrestricted free agent Sophie Cunningham re-signed with the Indiana Fever for one year, protected, $665,000. Signing first reported by @alexaphilippou.bsky.social. #WNBA

Source confirms to me and @herhoopstats.com that unrestricted free agent Monique Billings signed with the Indiana Fever for two-years, protected, $800,000/$800,000. Signing first reported by @robertafr.bsky.social, I believe. #WNBA

Source confirms to me and @herhoopstats.com that Iliana Rupert re-signed with the Golden State Valkyries for two-years, unprotected, $450,000/$472,500. Same story as her France teammate Salaün - limited negotiating power as reserved player, but given a decent bump above the minimum. #WNBA

Source confirms to me and @herhoopstats.com that restricted free agent Sug Sutton signed with the Portland Fire for one year, unprotected, $425,000. The Fire took her rights in the expansion draft, and now have every player they selected under contract. #WNBA

The Seattle Storm were the talk of the town yesterday after selecting both Awa Fam and Flau'jae Johnson. The team enters its rebuild era with more pieces to build on. Here was my recap of the #WNBADraft. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/fam-flauja...

The Storm watch party went crazy when they announced that the Seattle Storm have traded for Flau'jae Johnson. It was a bit quiet up until that point. #WNBADraft

Joking with Storm fans that the Storm will now draft Madina Okot. Then they can run Ezi Magbegor as the team's Point Guard. #WNBADraft

Dom/Ezi/Fam is such a fun rotation, International House of Bigs.

With the No. 3 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Seattle Storm select Awa Fam Thiam.

The Seattle Storm select Awa Fam Thiam with the 3rd overall pick in the #WNBADraft.

The Seattle Storm select Awa Fam Thiam with the 3rd overall pick in the #WNBADraft.

Azzi Fudd is selected #1 overall by the Dallas Wings. The Minnesota Lynx select Olivia Miles #2 overall. And loud groans take place at the Storm's watch party. #WNBADraft

Olivia Miles seems to be the favorite for Storm fans. But others are rooting for Azzi Fudd and Lauren Betts. #WNBADraft

Seattle Storm fans getting ready for the #WNBADraft.

The #WNBA Draft is today at 4:00 PM. The Seattle Storm have picks 3, 14, 16, and 39. I wrote about the players the Storm should zero in on during those first three selections. Read about them at the link below! stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/making-the...

Huge news from Richard! I thought Ezi may have only signed a one-year deal because the initial report didn't mention a multi-year deal. Having Ezi Magbegor and Dominique Malonga for the next few years gives the Storm a very athletic and competitive front court. #WNBA

We are less than 24 hours away from the #WNBADraft. How are you feeling Storm fans?

The Seattle Storm have brought back Jade Melbourne on a one-year deal. Something I said might happen over on Twitter earlier today.

The Seattle Storm have re-signed Katie Lou Samuelson the team has announced. #WNBA

The Storm announced that they have officially re-signed Ezi Magbegor. We’ll wait to hear if it’s for more than one year, but since “multi-year” wasn’t stated, it is probably just for the 2026 season. #WNBA

Seattle Storm Free Agency recap so far. #WNBA #WNBAFreeAgency

If you've been reading my coverage of the Seattle Storm then you are not surprised with how Free Agency is going for Seattle. 8 months ago, I wrote this. #WNBA

I was on the ESPN #WNBADraft Media call this morning. I asked Ryan Ruocco about the Storm's options to pair with Dominique Malonga in a potential rebuild. He said that Olivia Miles makes the most sense, but he's not sure she'll still be available. He mentioned Azzi Fudd as well.

Nneka Ogwumike said her goodbyes to Seattle, confirming she won't be playing with the Storm this season. How do you feel about that? Are you disappointed? Or are you looking forward to a potential youth movement in Seattle? #WNBA

I wrote down a Seattle Storm Free Agency wish list. Some are players I'd like to see the Storm recruit, others could be considered alternative options, and one or two players who are unlikely, but you never know. Available to all #WNBA fans below. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/seattle-st...

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The Seattle Storm placed the Core tag on Ezi Magbegor. I wrote about what that means and what could happen next. Available to all #WNBA fans. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/storm-plac...

I wrote about the Seattle Storm and how they can approach Free Agency with the updated salary cap. The team has options, but they'll need to be smart about their money. The article is open to all #WNBA fans. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/storm-will...

I don't want this to get lost in the shuffle. The Seattle Storm also placed Reserve Qualifying offers for Mackenzie Holmes and Zia Cooke. #WNBA

If I were the Seattle Storm Front Office, I'd seriously consider offering a Supermax salary to Jackie Young. Build around Dominique Malonga and Jackie Young. Plus, they have Jordan Horston, the #3 pick, and presumably Ezi Magbegor now that she has been given the Core tag. #WNBA

Just as I have predicted for weeks (months, maybe), the Seattle Storm have used the Core franchise tag on Ezi Magbegor. #WNBA

Elise Woodward will be the Portland Fire’s play by play announcer moving on from her Color Analyst role with the Seattle Storm. Elise always did a great job and I wish her nothing but the best!

So far, the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky are the only teams to use the Core franchise tag on players. The Fever tagged Kelsey Mitchell, and the Sky tagged Ariel Atkins. Teams have until later today to place the Core tag on one eligible player on their team. Will the Seattle Storm use it? #WNBA

Hold on to your hats, because the 2026 WNBA offseason is underway and it won't be hanging around. Newsletter by @richardcohen.bsky.social: herhoopstats.substack.com

They did not hand the Men's Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four a trophy either. I wonder if they were going to, but decided not to after they didn't have one for Lauren Betts yesterday.

The Chicago Sky’s front office to the Sky fans. #WNBA

Shocking #WNBA news this morning as Angel Reese has been traded to the Atlanta Dream per Taylor Rooks.

UCLA had the recipe to win the National Championship. A dominant big, a guard that gets dribble penetration to attack and get others involved, three-point shooters, and a high-energy player that can do it all.