Storm Mercury Basketball Excited for New Season
Season outline
The Storm are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 15-17 and missed the playoffs. But they have a lot of talent returning, including 2020 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart. Stewart is one of the best players in the league, and she is expected to lead the Storm back to the playoffs this season.
In addition to Stewart, the Storm also have Sue Bird, Natasha Howard, and Jordin Canada. Bird is a veteran point guard who has won four WNBA championships with the Storm. Howard is a forward who was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. Canada is a young point guard who is expected to take on a bigger role this season.
The Storm have a tough schedule this season, but they have the talent to compete with the best teams in the league. They will be looking to make a run at the WNBA championship this season.
Key Additions
The Storm made some key additions to their roster this offseason. They signed forward Ezi Magbegor from the Dallas Wings. Magbegor is a rising star who was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2020. They also signed guard Sami Whitcomb from the New York Liberty. Whitcomb is a veteran player who has won two WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm.
Additions to the lineup
- Ezi Magbegor from the Dallas Wings
- Sami Whitcomb from the New York Liberty
Key Losses
The Storm also lost some key players this offseason. Forward Alysha Clark signed with the Washington Mystics. Clark was a key contributor to the Storm's success in recent years. Guard Mercedes Russell signed with the Los Angeles Sparks. Russell was a valuable backup center for the Storm.
Losses to the lineup
- Alysha Clark to the Washington Mystics
- Mercedes Russell to the Los Angeles Sparks
Expectations
The Storm are expected to be a playoff contender this season. They have a lot of talent, and they have a good coach in Noelle Quinn. Quinn is a former WNBA player who has won two WNBA championships with the Storm. She is expected to lead the Storm back to the playoffs this season.
The Storm will be looking to make a run at the WNBA championship this season. They have the talent and the experience to do it. They will be one of the teams to watch in the WNBA this season.
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