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Seattle Storm optimistic despite eight wins in 2026 WNBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Seattle Storm optimistic despite eight wins in 2026 WNBA season

Summary

The Seattle Storm concluded the 2026 WNBA season with just eight wins, raising questions about their immediate future. Despite the struggles, the team showcased the potential of their young core, including Dominique Malonga and Flau’jae Johnson, who posted impressive individual performances throughout the season. Malonga earned All-Star honors while Johnson consistently scored in the 20s against strong opponents. While the Storm demonstrated flashes of promise, inconsistency highlighted the challenges faced during the rebuilding phase. The organization is now looking ahead to strategies for postseason contention.

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Status Watch

•Seattle Storm ends 2026 season with only eight wins.
•Dominique Malonga achieves All-Star status, averaging 17.1 points per game.
•Flau’jae Johnson scores 25 or more points in six games.
•Awa Fam shows potential with multiple double-digit scoring games.
•Storm's young core indicated promise despite a challenging season.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 WNBA season review: Despite winning just eight games, the Seattle Storm should still be optimistic about their future

What they're saying

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Before the 2026 WNBA season, I expressed a good deal of optimism about the Seattle Storm, arguing that they have the brightest future in the league. Although I still endorse that assessment, how the season unfolded in Seattle sparked some skepticism. So, let’s look at the good and not-so-good from what was understood to be […]
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