Seattle Storm

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury falls over Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm as they attempt to control the ball during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on August 31, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Storm 86-66. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Seattle Phoenix WNBA Semifinals Game 3 Takeaways

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Breanna Stewart leads way in Storm Game 1 win over Mercury

WNBA Awards: Natasha Howard wins 2018 Most Improved Player

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 28, 2018: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm moves up the court 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)

WNBA Awards: Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart wins 2018 MVP

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 12: Forward Natasha Howard #6 of the Seattle Storm makes her entrance before the game against the Minnesota Lynx makes her entrance before the game against the Minnesota Lynx on August 12, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Natasha Howard holds the keys to a Storm run to the Finals

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 7: The Seattle Storm walk down court in unison during the game against the Indiana Fever on August 7, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Team to play in Alaska Airlines Arena for 2019 WNBA season

INDIANAPOLIS, IN JULY 24: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against the Indiana Fever on July 24, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Tuesday’s win over the Fever

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 14: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball during the game against the Dallas Wings on July 14, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Saturday’s Win over the Wings

UNCASVILLE, CT - JULY 25: Dan Hughes, Head Coach of the Western Conference and Lauren Jackson #15 oversee the 2009 WNBA All-Star Game on July 25, 2009 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncansville, Connecticut. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

For Dan Hughes, WNBA all star coach, memories of his father

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 1: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against the Connecticut Sun on July 1, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Sunday’s Win over the Mystics

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 6: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm goes to the basket against the Atlanta Dream on July 6, 2018 at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Friday’s Win over the Dream

WHITE PLAINS, NY - JUNE 26: New York Liberty head coach Katie Smith () argues a call during the second half of the WNBA game between the Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty on June 26, 2018, at Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. (Photo by John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Liberty fall to Seattle, tempers reach peak

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 23: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm gets introduced before the game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 23, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Examining Their Progress at the Halfway Mark of the WNBA Season

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 28, 2018: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm moves up the court 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)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Thursday’s Win over the Sparks

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 26: Minnesota Lynx Center Sylvia Fowles (34) goes one-on-one with Seattle Storm Forward Breanna Stewart (30) during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm on June 26, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The Lynx defeated the Storm 91-79.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Tuesday’s Defeat to the Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 04: (L-R) Seimone Augustus

Takeaways: Fowles and Moore headline fifth straight Lynx win

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 19: Sami Whitcomb #33 of the Seattle Storm warms up prior to the game against the Las Vegas Aces on June 19, 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)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Sunday’s Win over the Wings

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 22: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm reacts during the game against the Indiana Fever on June 22, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Takeaways from Friday’s Win over the Fever

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 25: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm reacts during game against the Chicago Sky on May 25, 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joshua Huston/NBAE via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm: Breanna Stewart to Join Dynamo Kursk After 2018 WNBA Season

SEATTLE, WA - May 09: Breanna Stewart #30 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)

UPDATED: Tiffany Hayes, Breanna Stewart exchange words over hair pull

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 7: Alysha Clark #32 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 7, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Storm blitz Sparks 88-63 in Los Angeles, improve to 6-2

WHITE PLAINS, NY - MAY 29: Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Dallas Wings talks to her team during the game against the New York Liberty on May 29, 2018 at 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Star breakdown: When Skylar Diggins-Smith faced Jewell Loyd

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Mercedes Russell #2 of the New York Liberty and Natalie Butler #51 of the Dallas Wings challenge for position during the Dallas Wings Vs New York Liberty, WNBA pre season game at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 7, 2018 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm sign Mercedes Russell, waive Teana Muldrow

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 12: Jordin Canada #21 of the Seattle Storm drives to the basket against the Phoenix Mercury during a pre-season game on May 12, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Podcast: ESPN writer Kevin Pelton on the Seattle Storm

SEATTLE, WA - May 09: Jewell Loyd #24 Jordin Canada #21 Sue Bird #10 and Breanna Stewart #30 pose 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)

2018 WNBA preview in three quotes: Seattle Storm

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 08: Seattle Storm forward Alysha Clark (32) defended by Connecticut Sun guard Shekinna Stricklen (40) in action during the second half of an WNBA game between Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun on August 8, 2017, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut defeated Seattle 84-71. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Storm sign Alysha Clark to multi-year extension

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 14: Alexis Peterson

Seattle Storm waive Alexis Peterson, add three to camp