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Storm crumble late, lose 17-point lead against Sparks

Seattle, 22-20, lost a key matchup in securing a playoff spot as it dropped to the eighth seed.

 

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins holds the basketball during a game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Storm claw back from down 21 to top league-best Lynx

Skylar Diggins sparked a 25-6 run to end the third quarter and led the comeback.

 

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike probes with the ball during a game against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Short-handed Fever blow out Storm, snap winning streak

Seattle lost the turnover and rebounding margins in a 20-point loss.

 

The Washington Wizards' John Wall smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Wizards won, 102-93. (David Santiago / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)

Former NBA No. 1 pick John Wall retires

John Wall, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft and five-time NBA All-Star as point guard of the Washington Wizards, has retired… Continue reading

The Washington Wizards' John Wall smiles during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Wizards won, 102-93. (David Santiago / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Storm Hall-of-Famer Sue Bird speaks while her statue is unveiled on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 outside of Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Sue Bird becomes first WNBA player to receive a statue

The Seattle Storm Hall-of-Famer won four WNBA titles in 21 years, all with Seattle.

Seattle Storm Hall-of-Famer Sue Bird speaks while her statue is unveiled on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 outside of Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike takes a shot while Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas closes out during a game on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Small moments sink Storm in close loss on Sue Bird Day

Seattle dropped to 17-18 in an 85-82 loss to Phoenix as team legend Sue Bird was recognized.

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike takes a shot while Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas closes out during a game on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)
Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike rises for a jumper over Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon during a game on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Third-quarter barrage nets sixth straight Storm loss

Seattle fell to 16-17 as head coach Noelle Quinn admits “time is running out.”

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike rises for a jumper over Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon during a game on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Courtesy of Seattle Storm)

Storm’s free-fall hits five games in loss to LA

Seattle’s league-worst losing streak continued Sunday afternoon with a 94-91 defeat.

Seattle Storm’s Erica Wheeler reaches up for a loose ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Storm drops third straight on the heels of huge trade

Seattle lost to the Lynx 91-87 after trading for All-Star Brittney Sykes earlier in the day.

Seattle Storm’s Erica Wheeler reaches up for a loose ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Late shooting woes cost the Storm against Fever

Seattle’s fourth-quarter rally came up short due to five key misses.

Storm falls to LA in double overtime, drops to 16-12

Nneka Ogwumike’s 37 points weren’t enough to earn Seattle a thrilling win.

Storm demolishes short-handed Sky on the road

Seattle bounced back from a blowout loss on Tuesday with a ___ win on Thursday night.

Brutal third quarter, off-night from 3 sink Storm

Seattle fell to the visiting Dallas Wings, who caught fire to win 87-63.

Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game after injury

Caitlin Clark is sitting out of the WNBA All-Star Game festivities. The Indiana Fever superstar will not participate in this weekend’s 3-point contest or All-Star… Continue reading

Storm suffocates Valkyries late to knock off rivals

The Storm allowed just six points in the final six minutes to defeat Golden State 67-58.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference following a meeting of the NBA's board of governors at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

NBA to conduct ‘in-depth analysis’ of possible expansion

The owners do not have timetable for potential return of Sonics

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference following a meeting of the NBA's board of governors at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

Portland Fire unveil name, branding as WNBA’s 15th team

A flame is being reignited for Portland’s new WNBA franchise. On Tuesday, the league’s 15th team announced it will be called the Portland Fire, reviving… Continue reading

Storm flies too close to the Sun, loses in an upset

Connecticut snapped a 10-game losing streak to beat Seattle 93-83 on Wednesday morning.

Paolo Banchero, Orlando agree to max contract extension

The former O’Dea star could earn up to $287 million over five years.

Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark (32) and Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) guard each other during a free throw in a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena Friday, June 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)

Storm uses third-quarter thunderbolt to down Liberty

Rookie Dominique Malonga scored 11 and took over in the third quarter for Seattle.

Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark (32) and Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) guard each other during a free throw in a WNBA basketball game between the Aces and the Seattle Storm at Michelob ULTRA Arena Friday, June 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)