After a string of comeback performances, including one where they broke the Las Vegas Aces’ 17-game win streak, the Seattle Storm were eventually eliminated by A’ja Wilson and co as the team was just one win away from reaching the Semi-Finals. This marked another year, over the last 5 years, in which the team failed to make it to the Finals. Michael Jordan once said, “Accept a loss as a learning experience, and never point fingers at your teammates”. Well, fingers were pointed at people, and change is now upon the Seattle Storm.

According to reports, the Seattle Storm announced on Sunday that head coach Noelle Quinn will not return in 2026. In fact, as reporter Roberta F. Rodrigues highlighted, “Per sources, the whole Seattle Storm coaching staff has been dismissed. The franchise is seeking a complete renewal of the sideline.” The team soon released a statement, with general manager Talisa Rhea stating that “On behalf of our organization, I would like to thank Noelle for her time with the Storm. Her commitment to the ongoing success of our organization and to furthering the development of our players was second to none. She put us in a position to win at the highest levels of the game and for that, we are grateful.”

The Seattle Storm gave no direct reason why they decided to part ways with the HC. However, according to ‘High Post Hoops’, exit interviews with the Storm players made it clear that some players, especially Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins, had a strong relationship with Quinn. However, others reportedly struggled under her leadership. The Storm was recently dogged by rumors of an uncontrolled locker room, as well as accusations of harassment and bullying against members of the coaching staff. Six-time WNBA All-Star Jewell Loyd had left the team after filing a complaint against the team’s coaches and moved on to the Las Vegas Aces.

This is a developing story.