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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 Brooke Salas

Reigning WNBA champions Seattle Storm add trio to training camp roster

Seattle Storm coach Dan Hughes diagnosed with cancer

Breanna Stewart speaks about her Achilles tendon injury

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 12: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm and Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury speak 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)

Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart injured in EuroLeague Women’s Finals

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT- May 7: Shavonte Zellous #1 of the New York Liberty in action 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 free agent Shavonte Zellous

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 25: Noelle Quinn #45 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against Chelsea Gray #12 of the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game at Staples Center on July 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Seattle Storm’s Noelle Quinn talks to High Post Hoops about coaching transition

FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: The Seattle Storm celebrate after winning Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Washington Mystics and the Seattle Storm at George Mason University on September 12, 2018, in Fairfax, VA. The Seattle Storm swept the Washington Mystics in three games in win the title. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Noelle Quinn transitions to Seattle Storm assistant coach

FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: General Manager Alisha Valavanis of the Seattle Storm holds 2018 WNBA Championship Trophy with WNBA President Lisa Borders after the game between the Washington Mystics and the Seattle Storm during Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Finals on September 12, 2018 at Eaglebank Arena at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

WNBA executive roundup: Seattle Storm promote Valvanis; Sparks hire Johnson

WASHINGTON D.C - SEPTEMBER 12: ESPN Reporter, Holly Rowe interviews Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm on court after winning Game Three of the 2018 WNBA Finals against the Washington Mystics 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)

2018 WNBA Finals: Sue Bird would decline White House invite after title win

FAIRFAX, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: The Seattle Storm celebrate after winning Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Washington Mystics and the Seattle Storm at George Mason University on September 12, 2018, in Fairfax, VA. The Seattle Storm swept the Washington Mystics in three games in win the title. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Takeaways: Seattle Storm are your 2018 WNBA champions

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 4: The Seattle Storm celebrates after the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Five of the 2018 WNBA Playoffs on September 4, 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)

Storm advance to WNBA Finals by slaying Taurasi and Mercury

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 2: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against the Seattle Storm during Game Four of the 2018 WNBA Semifinals on September 02, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ. 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)

WNBA Takeaways: How Phoenix Mercury forced a Game 5

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm reacts during game three of the WNBA Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Mercury 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)

The latest on Sue Bird’s latest broken nose: what it means for Game 5

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

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 28: Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury is seen against the Seattle Storm during Game Two of the WNBA SemiFinals 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)

Storm-Mercury Takeaways Game 2 — What just happened?

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 leads way in Storm Game 1 win over Mercury

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)

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