Seattle Storm

EVERETT, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Dan Hughes of the Seattle Storm doesn't like the call during the first game against the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA playoffs at the Angel of the Winds Arena on September 11, 2019 in Everett, Washington. The Seattle Storm top the Minnesota Lynx 84-74 and advance to the second round. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Seattle Storm waive Joyner Holmes and Haley Gorecki

How Jewell Loyd beat the Mercury in Game 1 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals

Sue Bird discusses the past and future with Kerith Burke, Logan Murdock

Seattle Storm draft Kitija Laksa, Joyner Holmes and Haley Gorecki

WASHINGTON D.C - SEPTEMBER 12: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket against the Washington Mystics in Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Finals on September 12, 2018 at George Mason University in Washington D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sue Bird looks to upset Adam Sandler in Mizzou Hillel’s Jewish celebrity bracket

WHITE PLAINS, NY - AUGUST 30: Morgan Tuck #33, and Head Coach Curt Miller of the Connecticut Sun are seen before the game against the New York Liberty on August 30, 2019 at the Westchester County Center, in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun trade Morgan Tuck to Seattle Storm

EVERETT, WA- AUGUST 18: Sue Bird #10, Breanna Stewart #30, Jewell Loyd #24, and Dan Hughes of the Seattle Storm receive their rings for the Womens FIBA World Championship before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 18, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sue Bird plans to return to Seattle Storm

EVERETT, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 11: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm takes the court before the first game of the WNBA playoffs against the Minnesota Lynx at the Angel of the Winds Arena on September 11, 2019 in Everett, Washington. The Seattle Storm top the Minnesota Lynx 84-74 and advance to the second round. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Jordin Canada the key to Seattle’s success

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 03: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm watches from the sidelines due to a knee injury while the Seattle Storm take on the New York Liberty during their game at Alaska Airlines Arena on July 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Storm’s Sue Bird to miss rest of season

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 1: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm talks with media after the game against the Atlanta Dream on September 1, 2019 at the Alaska Airlines Arena Arena, in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm regain footing in win over Atlanta

EVERETT, WA- AUGUST 27: Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun reacts to a play during the game against the Seattle Storm on August 27, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Sun roll past slumping Storm

EVERETT, WA- AUGUST 18: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm talks with the media after the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 18, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Storm grind out win over Lynx for vital playoff positioning

Minneapolis, MN-July 17: Minnesota Lynx center Temi Fagbenle (14) and Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark (32) battle for a rebound during the first half at Target Center. (Photo by Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

For Seattle Storm, a ‘team of fighters’ has them in contention

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 26: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm talks to the media during halftime against the Phoenix Mercury during Game One of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on August 26, 2018 at KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Breanna Stewart and Swin Cash among visiting headliners at Jr. NBA Global Championship

SEATTLE, WA- JULY 12: Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm seen on on court during the game against the Dallas Wings on July 12, 2019 at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Storm looking into abuse allegations involving Natasha Howard

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 26: The coaching staff of the USA Women's National Team during the game against China on April 26, 2018 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

USA Basketball expects comeback stories on the bench and the court in 2020

ATLANTA, GA JULY 22: Seattle head coach Dan Hughes talks with his players during time-out during the WNBA game between Atlanta and Seattle on July 22, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Seattle Storm by a score of 87 74. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dan Hughes to rejoin Seattle Storm bench after cancer surgery

Connecticut Sun center Jonquel Jones (35) shoots during the WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on May 28, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Jonquel Jones, Natasha Howard named WNBA Players of the Week

Connecticut Sun guard Shekinna Stricklen (40) shoots over Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark (32) during the WNBA game between the Seattle Storm and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 16, 2019. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Connecticut Sun use fourth quarter to edge out the Seattle Storm

ATLANTA, GA JULY 22: Seattle head coach Dan Hughes talks with his players during time-out during the WNBA game between Atlanta and Seattle on July 22, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Seattle Storm by a score of 87 74. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm waive Anriel Howard, sign Blake Dietrick in a pair of moves

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 28, 2018: Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm high-fives teammates against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 28, 2018 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jonquel Jones and Natasha Howard win WNBA Player of the Week honors

EVERETT, WA - MAY 25: Natasha Howard #6 of Seattle Storm speaks with the media after the game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 25, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: Storm opening weekend with Alex Coffey

SEATTLE, WA - May 09: Teana Muldrow #12 poses for a portrait during the Seattle Storm Media Day on May 09, 2018 at Key Arena Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm waive four players from training camp roster

CHARLOTTE NC - FEBRUARY 14:Former WNBA Player Sue Bird poses for portraits during the NBAE Circuit as part of 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2019 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE via Getty Images)

Breaking: Sue Bird out ‘indefinitely’ with knee injury

WASHINGTON D.C - SEPTEMBER 12: Alysha Clark #32, Breanna Stewart #30, Dan Hughes, Natasha Howard #6, Sue Bird #10, and Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm pose with the 2018 WNBA Championship trophy after defeating the Washington Mystics in Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Finals on September 12, 2018 at George Mason University in Washington D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: Storm season preview with Kevin Pelton

FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Jordin Canada #21 and members of the Seattle Storm celebrate after winning the WNBA Finals against the Washington Mystics at EagleBank Arena on September 12, 2018 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

WNBA season preview: Breanna Stewart’s injury alters Storm’s 2019 plans

EVERETT, WA- MAY 15: The Seattle Storm bench looks on against the Phoenix Mercury on May 15, 2019 at the Angel of the Winds Arena, in Everett, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Zykera Rice waived by Seattle Storm

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Jackie Young is interviewed by the media after being drafted number one overall by the Las Vegas Aces 2019 WNBA Draft on April 10, 2019 at Nike New York Headquarters in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images)

ESPN prepares for a WNBA season full of bells, whistles and talent