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Seattle Storm Roster 2025: Full Breakdown of the Team

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The Seattle Storm has been one of the consistent franchises in WNBA history and has provided some memorable moments to the fans. The 4-time champions set a record for the most NBA titles in the League, and the Seattle Storm's roster is up for the task to match the glorious history set by the franchise. The Seattle Storm have firmly etched their name among WNBA royalty since their inaugural season in 2000. With four championships (2004, 2010, 2018, 2020), they’ve produced icons like Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd, and Lauren Jackson. Bird, a 25-year veteran, remains the franchise’s all-time assist leader and was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
Breanna Stewart, the franchise’s No.1 pick in 2016, is one of the strongest players in the Seattle Storm Roster, earning Rookie of the Year, league MVP, and All-Star accolades during her Seattle tenure before departing in 2023 to New York. Jewell Loyd, another key figure, spent a decade as Seattle’s scoring anchor before being traded before the 2025 season. While there have been very notable players on the franchise's payroll, the Seattle Storm's roster is built differently, with a mix of veterans and young talents complementing each other.

Seattle Storm Roster 2025

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After impressive performances over the years, the Seattle Storm has established itself as one of the premier franchises in the WNBA. However, with other franchises also making moves and adding talent to their roster, the Seattle Storm sought to strengthen its squad with a few impactful additions to stay competitive in the league.
Keeping their guard forward combinations elite, the side kept Skyler Diggins, Gabby Williams, and Nneka Ogwumike as their premier players while adding depth to their roster. The side also made a few adjustments with Dominique Malonga and Sandell, through draft and training camp contracts. Check out the Seattle Storm roster for the 2025 season below.

NoPlayerPositionAgeHeightWeightCollege
1Nneke OwumikeForward346-ft-2190 lbsStanford
2Skyler DigginsGuard345-ft-9140 lbsNotre Dam
3Gabby WilliamsForward285-ft-11172 lbsUConn
4Zia CookeGuard245-ft-9163 lbsSouth Carolina
5Lexi BrownGuard305-ft-9162 lbsDuke
6Ezi MagbegorCenter256-ft-4181 lbs-
7Dominique MalongaForward196-ft-6191 lbs-
8Erika WheelerGuard345-ft-7143 lbsRutgers
9Alysha ClarkForward375-ft-11167 lbsTennessee
10Katie Lou SamuelsonFoward286-ft-3163 lbsUConn
11Mackenzie HolmesForward246-ft-3165 lbsIndiana
Seattle Storm Roster 2025

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Seattle Storm Key Players

Even though the side struggled to capture the championship since 2020, they remained competitive and made it to the postseason multiple times. With record championships under their belt, the Seattle side has always been a demanding one and relied on their star players to deliver the results.
In 2025, the Seattle Storm Roster has a few names who could win games on their own playing at the highest level. Keeping the guard position as their focal point, the side chose Syler Diggins as primary playmaker and scorer, while Nneka Ogwumike is their other star player, making headlines for her gameplay. Check out Seattle Storm players from the 2025 roster below.

Skylar Diggins-Smith

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Official Instagram account of Skylar Diggins/@skylardiggins

The veteran guard has been in the league for a long time and has proven herself as a champion player. Even though the 34-year-old is yet to win a WNBA championship, she has many individual accolades, making her one of the most decorated players on the Seattle Storm’s roster. She earned Six-time All-Star selections and has been on the All-WNBA First Team four times.
The member of the 2013 WNBA All-Rookie team won the Most Improved Player award in 2014. Playing in three different teams in her 10-year WNBA career, Diggins averages 16.5 points, 5.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1,3 steals. In 2024, Skyler Diggins Set a Storm franchise record with 257 assists and was the first-ever WNBA guard to record ≥50 steals and ≥35 blocks in a season, making her one of the best Seattle Storm's basketball players.

Completing 10 seasons in the league, Skyler averages around 16.5 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. The playmaker is also efficient with her scoring, converting 42% of her attempts from the field.

Nneka Ogwumike

Nneka Ogwumike
Image Credits: Nneka Ogwumike Official Instagram nneka

Another All-Star on the Seattle Storm roster is Nneka Ogwumike. She has an even storied record and career in WNBA, winning the 2016 WNBA Title and MVP Award with the Los Angeles Sparks. Ogwumike is a nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-Defensive selection—the most among active players. The star is a very consistent performer, yet not much hyped.
Making her debut in the 2012 season, she won the Rookie of the Year award with 14 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Her career average is 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.6 steals in 13 completed seasons. She has also played in the EuroLeague, gaining experience and improving on her skill set. The defensive stalwart of the Seattle Storm side can be seen as the heart and soul of Seattle’s frontcourt, impacting the plays on both ends of the floor.

Dominique Malonga

Dominique Malonga
Image Credits: Dominique Malonga Official Instagram page

Another name that is making the headlines even before entering the league is Dominique Malonga. The French star is seen as the future of the Seattle Storm franchise. Her towering presence and footwork make her a great player on the court and have proved to be an essential factor in her team’s success in France. Often compared to Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Malonga possesses elite shooting touch and basketball IQ, making her an essential player on the floor. Played in Turkey and France, Malonga is not new to the physicality of the game and has experience to perform at the highest level - at a very young age.
At 19 years and 184 days, she became the youngest player in franchise history. She is a Two-time EuroCup MVP and a silver medalist with France; she averaged around 12 ppg and 9 rpg overseas. Her gameplay suits the ‘Seattle-way of basketball’ and can make an impact in the near future. As per many analysts, Malonga could be future all-star and help win her sides multiple championships.

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Seattle Storm Draft Picks 2025

In the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Seattle Storm had four draft picks acquired via trade and/or by order. But the side only had one top pick and three third-round picks, making it difficult for the franchise to select the players they were looking for. The Seattle Storm had 2nd, 26th, 29th and 34th overall picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The Storm parted ways with their star Jewel Lloyd, but they did not let her go for nothing. Lloyd's trade meant that the Storm had the No.2 pick now, a pick that would shape their future after key departures this offseason. They also added three more players in the 3rd round. The Storm's draft strategy seems solid, but with a veteran-heavy roster, it'd be interesting to see how the rookies add to the Storm's roster.
Check out the players and details of the Seattle Storm draft picks in 2025 below.

2nd overall: Dominique Malonga (F/C, Lyon ASVEL/France)

Dominique Malonga
Official Instgram account of Dominique Malonga/@d.omss_

Dominique Malonga emerges as one of the most electrifying new talents in the WNBA. The 19-year-old French-Cameroonian center was selected 2nd overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 draft—the franchise’s highest pick since Breanna Stewart in 2016. Standing at 6′6″ with a 7′1″ wingspan, Malonga combines rare size and elegance, earning the nickname “female Wembanyama” from Tony Parker.
She boasts extensive pro experience, having begun her career at just 15 with ASVEL Feminin in France, then spent two seasons on loan and averaged a double-double last year (15.4 ppg, 10.3 rpg), earning EuroCup Women’s First Team and European Player of the Year honors. In October 2024, she became one of France’s first women to dunk in an official game.
She’s already made waves in Seattle—throwing down a dunk in her first practice and earning praise from veterans like Nneka Ogwumike—demonstrating poise and quick adaptation to the WNBA pace. As the youngest player in Storm history, Malonga carries sky-high expectations and significant potential.

26th: Serena Sundell (G, Kansas State)

Serena Sundell is a 6′2" guard whose court vision and leadership defined her Kansas State career—she led the nation with 7.3 assists per game, became the Wildcats’ all-time assist leader (811), and averaged 14.1 ppg on over 50% shooting. A two-time All–Big 12 First Team selection and AP All-American honorable mention in 2025, she shattered school records for starts (139) and games played (139).
Drafted 26th overall by the Seattle Storm—the first Wildcat selected since 2017—Sundell entered as a promising floor-general with size, smarts, and versatility. Though waived before the regular season amid fierce backcourt competition, her laser-sharp playmaking (one preseason game: 1 pt, 2 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl) underscored what she offers. Sadly the star was later waived by the franchise, cutting the roster size to the allowed limit of 12 players.
At 23, Sundell embodies potential—ready to evolve into a multi-position guard, likely finding her WNBA stride as a sharp secondary playmaker with the Storm or beyond.

29th: Madison Conner (G, TCU)

Madison Conner is a sharpshooting guard whose elite deep-ball prowess and resilience define her emerging professional narrative. At 5′11″, she led the nation in made three-pointers during her senior season at TCU, draining 128 threes (44.9 % accuracy)—a school single-season record. She also amassed 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, earning All Big 12 First Team honors and recognition as an Ann Meyers Drysdale Award finalist.
Conner’s journey began at Arizona, where she averaged 5.1 ppg over three seasons before transferring to TCU—a move that unlocked her potential and vaulted her into the NCAA spotlight. Her stellar 2024–25 campaign featured multiple four three-pointer games and dominant shooting stretches. Selected 29th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm, Conner brings lethal perimeter shooting and competitive grit as she seeks to cement her place in and beyond Seattle’s backcourt rotation. The TCU star was also let go before the start of the season.

34th: Jordan Hobbs (G/F, Michigan)

Jordan Hobbs is a 6′3″ versatile guard-forward whose combination of size, basketball IQ, and two-way skill defined an impressive collegiate career at Michigan. A 34th overall pick by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft, she brought size and spacing to the Storm’s backcourt plans. Across her senior season, Hobbs started all 34 games, averaging 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 31.4 minutes, earning All Big Ten honorable mention and Academic All Big Ten honors.
Hobbs developed into a clutch performer—scoring a career high 28 points against Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament, demonstrating her scoring versatility and calm under pressure. Coaches praised her as a “stretch four” who spaces the floor, guards multiple positions, and elevates team chemistry through leadership and effort. Though she was waived during final cuts in May, Hobbs’s college resume suggests she has the potential to carve out a WNBA role as a smart, multifaceted rotation player.

Seattle Storm Season Expectations

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Image Credits: Erica Wheeler's Official Instagram Handle

While the Seattle Storm is ready with their 12-player squad for the 2025 WNBA season, there is high optimism among the fans and players regarding its performance. Seattle returns a nucleus of proven All-Stars with diggings and Ogwumike, and seasoned champions like Clark, Brown, Wheeler, coupled with the emerging talents of Malonga, could prove to be one of the deep squads in the 2025 season. Their blend of experience and defensive grit could deliver a postseason berth if health holds.
Post-Loyd era, Seattle leans on its defensive culture—anchored by Ogwumike, Magbegor, Clark, and Yueru—while shaping a versatile, European-style offense under coach Noelle Quinn.
The 2025 Seattle Storm mix seasoned stardom with youthful promise. With Skylar Diggins-Smith orchestrating, Nneka Ogwumike anchoring defense, and Dominique Malonga introducing fresh talent, the Storm are poised for a meaningful run. They'll rely on depth across all position, and stay healthy to vie for a top-6 finish and a playoff berth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the highest-paid player on the Seattle Storm?

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As per the contracts, Gabby Williams receives $225,000 salary making her highest paid player on Seattle Storm franchise. 

Who is the captain of the Seattle Storm team?

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Although not officially announced, Skyler Diggins is seen as the leader of the Seattle Storm franchise. 

Who did the Seattle Storm cut?

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Before the start of the season, Seattle Storm parted ways with Brianna Fraser, Mackenzie Holmes, Madison Conner, and Serena Sundell.

Who is the best point guard for the Seattle Storm?

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Skyler Diggins is seen as the best point guard for the Seattle Storm 2025 roster. 

Who is the best player for the Seattle Storm?

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Skyler Diggins is seen as the best player for the Seattle Storm 2025 roster. 

Who did the Seattle Storm pick in 2025?

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The Seattle Storm picked Dominique Malonga, Serena Sundell, Madison Conner, and Jordan Hobbs in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

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