Summary
The Seattle Storm is likely to lose two key All-Star players, Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, during the WNBA free agency. Changes in the team’s coaching staff may contribute to these player movements as the Storm prepares for the 2026 season.
Key Facts
- Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins are expected to leave the Seattle Storm in free agency.
- The Seattle Storm recently changed head coaches, hiring Sonia Raman.
- Nneka Ogwumike is a 10-time All-Star and was the Storm’s leading scorer last season.
- Ogwumike previously won the WNBA MVP award in 2016 with the Los Angeles Sparks.
- Skylar Diggins returned to play in 2024 after a maternity leave and performed strongly last season.
- The Storm had a 23-21 record last season and exited in the first round of playoffs.
- The 2026 WNBA season is set to start on May 8, with Seattle hosting the Golden State Valkyries.
