A year after winning WNBA title, New York Liberty fire head coach Sandy Brondello 🔗: tinyurl.com/5y4wjp2r #WNBA #NewYorkLiberty #LightItUpNYL #SandyBrondello

After four seasons with the New York Liberty, head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season. She finishes her tenure in New York as the winningest coach in franchise history.

Yesterday, I wrote a little bit about the end of an era for Seattle Storm basketball. #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/coach-quin...

Good article from Kevin Pelton as he interviewed the Seattle Storm's General Manager, Talisa Rhea, on the decision not to renew Coach Noelle Quinn's contract. #WNBA

FINAL: The Indiana Fever defeat the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1 by a final score of 89-73. Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 34 points. Odyssey Sims added 17 points. A'ja Wilson had a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds. Jackie Young led Vegas in scoring with 19 points. Fever lead 1-0. #WNBA

Part 2 includes the remaining Seattle Storm Exit interviews, including Lexie Brown, Erica Wheeler, Katie Lou Samuelson, and more. They are available first to my paid subscribers as a "Thank You!" They'll be made available to all later this weekend. #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/seattle-st...

The Seattle Storm went through Exit Interviews today. I've compiled all of the interview videos. They are available first to my paid subscribers as a Thank You! They'll be made available to everyone later this weekend. Thanks for your support! #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/seattle-st...

I spoke with Dominique Malonga about getting 1-on-1 experience going up against A'ja Wilson in the playoffs. She said she loved it and that she learned so much. Malonga said she grew 2-3 years in one day. And that her Game 2 game-winner was one of the best moments of her life. #WNBA

Lexie Brown tells the media she doesn’t want to take questions. She wants to make it clear she was fully healthy. Brown said that she was available for around 40 of the 44 games this season. She felt she was never given a fair opportunity & she wants it known she is healthy. #WNBA

I asked Ezi if she wants to take on more offensive responsibility. She said she plays with so many great players like Nneka, Skylar, and Gabby, so she just tries to find her role. But she would like to take on more and continue to develop her offensive game. #WNBA

Oh dear… Ezi got emotional talking about what Nneka Ogwumike means to her during exit interviews today. 🥹

“I wanted this one for Noelle so badly. I wanted to see her lead the Storm to a massive upset win over the Las Vegas Aces, proving all the doubters wrong (myself included). I know I have a soft spot for Quinn because I know what it’s like to try your hardest and still have people call for your job.”

In Part 2, I wrote about the Seattle Storm's sunk-cost fallacy, changes that could be made, why the Storm deserved their matchup with Las Vegas, and thoughts on if the team should run it back in 2026. Lots to discuss #WNBA fans! stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/aces-escap...

The Seattle Storm fought hard, but ultimately the Las Vegas Aces are moving on in the #WNBA playoffs after they beat Seattle 74-73. A'ja Wilson was unstoppable and finished with 38 points. Read how it all went down with the full game recap. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/aces-escap...

It’s only fitting the Storm’s season ended because they didn’t box out the offensive rebounder. Defense doesn’t matter if you don’t rebound. #WNBA

FINAL: The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Seattle Storm 74-73 to advance to the semi-finals. Jackie Young scored the game-winner on a putback layup after A'ja Wilson missed. Erica Wheeler had a good look to win, but missed. Las Vegas eliminates Seattle for the 3rd time in the past 4 seasons. #WNBA

Should they start doubling A'ja at this point to make someone else beat them? Or just swap Ezi for Dom? A'ja has scored a ton on Malonga tonight, too. #WNBA

END 3Q: The Las Vegas Aces lead 52-48. A'ja Wilson leads all scorers with 27 points. Chelsea Gray 10 points. Erica Wheeler leads Seattle with 12 points. Skylar Diggins with 10 points. 10 minutes left in one of these teams' seasons. #WNBA

The Seattle Storm have way too much talent on their roster to be scoring less than 10 points in a quarter. They did this last year in Game 1 against Las Vegas, where they led and lost the game in the 4th quarter after scoring just 2 points. Tonight, 7 points in the 2nd. #WNBA

HALFTIME: The Las Vegas Aces lead 33-26 over the Seattle Storm. Seattle scored 7 points in the 2nd period and was outscored 19-7. Erica Wheeler leads the team with 7 points. Ezi and Skylar each with 5. Nneka & Malonga are struggling. A'ja Wilson 13 points, Jackie Young 9, Chelsea Gray 7 pts. #WNBA

UNBELIEVABLE! The Indiana Fever have upset the Atlanta Dream in the first round. Aliyah Boston with the game-winner, and Lexie Hull with a huge defensive steal to help seal the victory. #WNBA

In Part 2, I wrote a bunch of stuff and then had to rewrite it all. So instead, I wrote about Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins, how special Dominique Malonga is and will continue to be, and how the Seattle Storm are the enigma of the #WNBA. Enjoy the pun! stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/storm-save...

The Seattle Storm saved their season with an 86-83 win at home over the Las Vegas Aces. It snapped the Aces' 17-game win streak. Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins combined for 50 points, but it was rookie Dominique Malonga who hit the game-winner. #WNBA stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/storm-save...

The Las Vegas Aces players were in and out before half the media even sat down. They definitely didn't take their 10-minute cool-down period. #WNBA

It's BEDLAM in Seattle. The Storm end the Las Vegas Aces' 17-game win streak and win the game 86-83. Seattle outscored Las Vegas 25-14 in the final period. There will be a Game 3 back in Las Vegas! #WNBA

Every time A'ja Wilson has taken a shot in the 4th quarter, the ref has blown the whistle. None of them have been obvious, clear fouls. #WNBA

END 3Q: The Las Vegas Aces lead 69-61. Jackie Young scored 14 of her 18 points in the 3rd period. A'ja Wilson has 17 points & 12 rebounds. Nneka Ogwumike leads all scorers with 24 points. Can the Storm extend their season or is this the final 10 minutes? #WNBA

Jackie Young has taken over this game. She has 12 points in the third period, and the Aces extend their lead to 12 at 63-51. #WNBA

HALFTIME: The Las Vegas Aces lead the Seattle Storm 45-44. Vegas led by 8 with 1:20 left in the half. Seattle ended on a 7-0 run. A'ja Wilson leads with 16 points. Jewell Loyd has 9 points off the bench. Skylar has 15 points. Nneka has 13 points. #WNBA

END 1Q: The Las Vegas Aces lead the Seattle Storm 22-21. The Aces used a 9-0 run to get ahead, but Seattle answered back. A good first quarter by both teams, and significantly better than Sunday. #WNBA

The Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 77-60. They avoid elimination and tie the series 1-1. Let's see if Seattle can do the same. The Storm and the Aces are tied 13-13 with 4:05 left in the 1st period. #WNBA

A much better start to Seattle, which looks significantly more focused on both ends. The Storm lead 10-7 early in the first quarter, and Coach Becky Hammon calls her first timeout. #WNBA

Alright Storm fans, how are you feeling about tonight's game? #WNBA

Today, the Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces can both advance to the semifinals with a win. Indiana and Seattle must win to keep their seasons alive. #WNBA

In Part 2, I wrote about Dominique Malonga's playoff experience and how that experience will benefit her in the long run. I wrote about the other #WNBA playoff games. And questioned why the Storm were so unprepared for their matchup against Las Vegas. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/aces-crush...

The Seattle Storm were not competitive in their 102-77 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces have now won 17 games in a row and look like a juggernaut. All #WNBA fans can read the full game recap of Game 1 of the playoff series. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/aces-crush...

FINAL: The Las Vegas Aces crush the Seattle Storm 102-77. A'ja Wilson led with 29 points. Jackie Young added 18 points. Jewell Loyd with 14 points off the bench. Nneka Ogwumike 16 points. Dom Malonga with a double-double of 12 points & 11 rebounds. #WNBA

At least the East Coast is asleep by now. Right?

"The Aces riding her like Seabiscuit today." Well, alright then. #WNBA

Chiney Ogwumike saying someone needs to help her sister.

HALFTIME: The Las Vegas Aces lead 45-25. A'ja Wilson 16 points, Nalyssa Smith 8 points, Jewell Loyd 7 points, and Jackie Young 6 points. Nneka Ogwumike leads Seattle with 9 points. Erica Wheeler added 8 points off the bench. Las Vegas is shooting 53% (17-32 FG) and the Storm 31% (11-36 FG). #WNBA

END 1Q: The Las Vegas Aces lead 22-12 after one. A'ja Wilson led with 8 points. Jewell Loyd added 7 points off the bench. Nneka Ogwumike led the Storm with 5 points. #WNBA

The #WNBA Playoffs are today! I wrote about the season and the first-round matchups. Open to all W fans. stormchaserswnba.substack.com/p/around-the...

My initial #WNBA projections versus the final results. 1. Liberty / Lynx 2. Aces / Aces 3. Fever / Dream 4. Lynx / Mercury 5. Storm / Liberty 6. Dream / Fever 7. Mercury / Storm 8. Sky / Valkyries 9. Wings / Sparks 10. Sparks / Mystics 11. Mystics / Sun 12. Sun / Sky 13. Valkyries / Wings

1. Lynx / 8. Valkyries 2. Aces / 7. Storm 3. Dream / 6. Fever 4. Mercury / 5. Liberty The #WNBAPlayoffs are set!

Of course, it'll be Jewell Loyd and the Las Vegas Aces. It's only fitting! The Las Vegas Aces will host the Seattle Storm in the first round of the #WNBA Playoffs. Las Vegas will enter that series on a 16-game winning streak. Here we go!

We know the Seattle Storm will finish as the 7th seed in the #WNBA standings. That means the Washington Mystics will receive the 9th overall pick from the Storm for the Brittney Sykes trade. It was close to being a lottery pick, but 9th is still pretty good for D.C.

On the one hand, this probably isn't what Coach Natalie Nakase and the Golden State Valkyries wanted for their first-round playoff matchup. They went from the 6th seed to the 8th seed this week & will face the Lynx. But it also means GSV will select 8th instead of 10th in the 2026 #WNBA Draft.

The Seattle Storm will have to wait an additional two and a half hours to know who they are playing. The Minnesota Lynx are ahead by nearly 20 points over the Golden State Valkyries (64-45) with under 5 minutes left to play. That means the Valkyries will face the Lynx in Round 1. #WNBA

Golden State really does a great job of forcing both teams to play ugly, low-scoring basketball. The two teams (GSV and MN) have combined for less than 80 points with just four minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Some of Seattle's lowest-scoring games came against GSV. #WNBA