Seattle Storm

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

By Bella Munson / September 3, 2023

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

White text on an orange background that reads "Playoff streaks snapped"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Playoff streaks snapped for Phoenix and Seattle, what’s next?

By The IX Basketball / September 1, 2023

Jackie and Rowan discuss what lies ahead for the Storm and Mercury

New York Liberty point guard Courtney Vandersloot looks up the court while throwing a no-look cross-court pass in a WNBA game against Washington Mystics wing Brittney Sykes, who is guarding Vandersloot but not looking in the direction of the pass.

Sunday Notes, Week 12: Is Courtney Vandersloot, a superstar, overlooked? Let’s discuss

By Emily Adler / August 20, 2023

Every superteam has at least one star who is overshadowed – not underrated – and Courtney Vandersloot is one of a handful of Liberty players in that boat.

Lauren Jackson looks up while shooting White text on an orange background reads "3-level scoring big"

Locked on Women’s Basketball: Lauren Jackson, a modern-day center in the 2000s

By The IX Basketball / August 5, 2023

‘What stood out to me was how almost perfect her innate sense of movement was’

Mystics guard Brittney Sykes drives to the basket during a game against the Seattle Storm at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 2023. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

Inside Gabby Williams’ immediate impact in Seattle

By Rowan Schaberg / August 2, 2023

‘We love Gabby and the skillset that she brings’

Washington Mystics wing Brittney Sykes holds the ball away from her body in midair while attempting a scoop layup around Indiana Fever center Aliyah Boston. Boston is meeting Sykes in midair with an arm outstretched toward the ball.

Sunday Notes, Week 9: Aliyah Boston as a defender, New York’s unique PnRs, and more!

By Emily Adler / July 30, 2023

Our weekly look around the WNBA breaks down Aliyah Boston growing as a defender, a deadly wrinkle in the Liberty offense, and more!

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots during a matchup of top WNBA awards candidates between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA on May 27, 2023.

The Next’s 2023 WNBA midseason awards

By Emily Adler / July 26, 2023

MVP, Coach of the Year up for grabs; ROY is Boston’s to lose

Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu dribbles up the court with her left hand.

How staying ready propelled Seattle Storm rookie Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu into the starting lineup

By Rowan Schaberg / July 15, 2023

‘She just comes in and works harder than everybody, and you get rewarded when you do that’

Seattle Storm big Ezi Magbegor holds her hands on her hips while looking out

For Seattle Storm’s Ezi Magbegor, ‘the sky’s the limit’

By Rowan Schaberg / July 3, 2023

Magbegor and her teammates and coaches reflect on her first All-Star selection and the future of her bright career

Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) shoots during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 06, 2023. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Sunday Notes, Week 6: Chelsea Gray-tness, lessons for the Liberty, Gabby Williams graces Storm

By Emily Adler / July 2, 2023

Sunday Notes, your weekly journey into trends and analysis around the WNBA for this week