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NEW BEGINNINGS IN SEATTLE
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It’s a new day for the Seattle Storm, and they’ve got a lot to figure out.
The Storm had the third pick in last week’s WNBA Draft, and they were able to select 19-year-old center Awa Fam Thiam. Fam has been a rising star across Europe and comes to the WNBA with a lot of fanfare and great expectations.
She’ll also be joining a strong frontcourt. With Dominique Malonga and newly re-signed Ezi Magbegor, Fam will have time to acclimate to the WNBA's speed and pace.
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“I think being young, they’re going to develop together, they’re going to develop that chemistry with each other,” new Storm head coach Sonia Raman said. “There are a lot of ways that we’re going to be able to move them around and be able to kind of play off of each other in a really dynamic way.”
Not to be outdone, the Storm pulled off a Draft Day caper. The Golden State Valkyries had selected Flau’jae Johnson with the eighth overall pick, but traded her to the Storm for a 2028 second-round pick and Marta Suarez. While the Valks have had to answer for their decision, Flau’jae is excited to contribute to a team that wanted her.
"I bring the energy,” Johnson told Good Morning America. “I play hard on both sides of the ball, and I want to win. When I came to college, I won a national championship, and I was with a winning squad -- I know it takes time to build, but I'm ready to come in, I'm ready to make an impact, and most of all, I'm ready to learn.”
2026 is a good time for the Storm to reset. With a young roster and a new head coach, they can position themselves for success in the future following some disappointing seasons.
It’s a long road back to contention, but things can go well if they make the right choices.
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