Posts by Bella Munson

Bella has been a contributor for The IX Basketball since September 2023 and is the site's Seattle Storm beat reporter. She also writes for The Equalizer while completing her Journalism & Public Interest Communication degree at the University of Washington.

Seattle Storm guard/forward Gabby Williams smiles and claps in response to Seattle getting the third overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She is shown on the broadcast of the draft lottery, and a graphic with the lottery results is overlaid at the bottom.

Seattle Storm to continue building with No. 3 pick

November 25, 2025

The Storm are looking for a player who will impact the team now and in the future

Sonia Raman walks alongside a Storm-branded backdrop and grabs a green chair to take her seat, smiling, while the small assembled crowd applauds her.

Why the Seattle Storm chose Sonia Raman as their next head coach

November 17, 2025

GM Talisa Rhea: ‘Sonia [Raman] is a leader in analytics and player development, two critical areas in our game’

New York Liberty assistant coach Sonia Raman stands on the court during player warm ups, smiling in a New York Liberty sweatshirt, ahead of the matchup between New York and the Connecticut Sun.

Seattle Storm reportedly hire Sonia Raman as head coach

October 26, 2025

ESPN reports the former New York Liberty assistant coach has signed multi-year deal in Seattle

Seattle Storm reflect on season, look toward uncertain future

September 28, 2025

Dominique Malonga: ‘That’s the kind of game that just makes you grow two, three years more in one night’

Then-Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn walks onto the court while saying something to her assistant coaches and carrying a dry-erase board. Her players start to gather for a timeout.

Seattle Storm decline to renew head coach Noelle Quinn’s contract after first-round playoff exit

September 21, 2025

Seattle made the WNBA semifinals just once in five seasons under Quinn

Seattle Storm gear up for Game 3 after ending Aces’ historic winning streak

September 18, 2025

Storm executed their game plan and came up big when it mattered in front of lively home crowd

Seattle Storm teammates huddle before a foul shot against the Las Vegas Aces.

What the Seattle Storm need to execute better to win Game 2

September 16, 2025

Boosted by a home crowd, the Storm will look to start better and execute their defensive strengths in Game 2

Seattle Storm enter WNBA playoffs with renewed mindset, prepared to execute against Aces

September 14, 2025

Storm hope their defense will disrupt the Aces’ 16-game winning streak

Five Seattle Storm players are shown in profile, walking back to their bench during a game.

Chasing the final playoff spot, Seattle Storm maintain belief amid mixed results

September 8, 2025

Skylar Diggins: ‘We’re disappointed with where we are. … But it’s not going to be a “woe is me” [outlook]’

Gabby Williams blocks a layup attempt by Minnesota Lynx center Alanna Smith with her left hand.

Seattle Storm make case for Gabby Williams to be Defensive Player of the Year

September 2, 2025

Nearing the WNBA single season steals record is just one reason why Williams is a top defender