Posts by Bella Munson

Bella has been a contributor for The Next 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.

Nneka Ogwumike stands in a bright yellow blazer holding a Storm jersey emblazoned with the number three and Ogwumike's last name. She stands next to Skylar Diggins-Smith who holds a jersey with her own last name and the number four on it.

Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike talk why Seattle, excitement, and high expectations

February 28, 2024

Dedicated practice facilities, high expectations, and Jewell Loyd highlight how Seattle signed two all-time greats

Skylar Diggins-Smith stands in a gym, talking to Bridget Pettis who has her back turned to the camera, basketball under her arm.

How Bridget Pettis helped Skylar Diggins-Smith return to the court

February 27, 2024

Diggins-Smith: ‘I didn’t feel like I wanted to keep playing’

Nneka Ogwumike stands in profile view with her hair in a bun and a white headband as she looks up into the distance.

Nneka Ogwumike signing completes Seattle’s turnaround into immediate contender

February 6, 2024

One of the WNBA’s all-time great players adds both impressive offense and defense that will undoubtedly further elevate the Storm

Phoenix Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith prepares to jump in the air for a right-handed layup.

Skylar Diggins-Smith signing spells bright future for Seattle Storm

February 1, 2024

Seattle sign one of the league’s best point guards with plenty of cap space to spare

Jayda Noble screams triumphantly and flexes in front of several of her teammates on the bench, celebrating. Tina Langley watches the action from further down the bench on the left.

How Tina Langley is leading the Washington Huskies’ resurgence

January 25, 2024

Langley: ‘I think it’s gonna be fun to watch them grow’

Jewell Loyd stands with a basketball hoop in the distance, wearing Seattle's black uniform, with hands on hips.

How Jewell Loyd’s historic season ended with Seattle Storm contract extension

September 26, 2023

‘At the end of the day it was a pretty easy decision’

Mercedes Russell rises up to take a shot. It is heavily contested by Nikolina Milic, who has her arms straight up.

How Seattle’s Mercedes Russell is finding her form again after missing most of 2022

September 3, 2023

Quinn: ‘It’s crucial for our success for her to be at her best’