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.

Brittney Sykes dribbles the ball and protects her space with an outward elbow as she drives at Maya Caldwell.

Is Brittney Sykes the Seattle Storm’s key to punching a playoff ticket?

August 25, 2025

Ogwumike: ‘She’s exactly what we’ve been needing’

Sue Bird sits in front of a microphone with a green Seattle Storm backdrop behind her

From a game in Canada to a statue unveiling, the Storm get busy making history

August 20, 2025

A busy stretch on and off the court for the Storm included a win in Canada, a loss at home, and a historic statue reveal

Can Dominique Malonga, Storm bench complete Seattle title push?

August 13, 2025

Noelle Quinn: ‘I have to rely on my bench more’

Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes points with her left index finger. She tugs on her shorts with her right hand and is bending forward at the waist.

How Brittney Sykes bolsters Seattle’s championship chances

August 6, 2025

Seattle’s perimeter defense gets even better while offense also gets a much-needed punch up

Ezi Magbegor stoically raises her arms to take a free throw. Skylar Diggins stands behind her, blurry, with her hands on her hips.

Ezi Magbegor finds her offensive flow while remaining the anchor of Seattle’s defense

August 4, 2025

A selfless personality and supportive teammates continue to lift Magbegor to her full potential

Seattle Storm trio reacts to uniquely meaningful 2025 All-Star selections

July 15, 2025

Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams share what earning the accolade means to them

Seattle Storm guard Zia Cooke stands with her hands on her knees gripping her shorts during the WNBA game between the Seattle Storm and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, on July 9, 2025.

Zia Cooke remains focused on growth amid fresh start in Seattle

July 13, 2025

After an offseason move to Seattle, Cooke is taking advantage of the positive environment and support to fuel her growth

Before a game, Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike jogs with a basketball in her right hand and a slight smile on her face.

How Nneka Ogwumike has continued her impressive form in her 14th season — and rewritten the record books

July 5, 2025

Most recently, Ogwumike moved into seventh in WNBA history in career points

Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams releases a layup against Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier whose arm is fully extended and hitting Williams on the wrist trying to stop her shot, in a game on May 27, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Storm teammates make All-Star case for Gabby Williams

June 27, 2025

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘I don’t feel like we got to pitch her … the numbers don’t lie’

On left: Storm forward Mackenzie Holmes goes up for a layup against the Connecticut Sun during a preseason game on May 4 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. On right: Li Yueru goes up for a layup against the Minnesota Lynx in a game on May 27, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What Li Yueru’s departure and Mackenzie Holmes’ return mean for the Seattle Storm

June 19, 2025

Seattle will miss Li’s size and shooting range, while Holmes will benefit from time with team during training camp