Alright, so the Seattle Storm just wrapped up their 2026 season with a gut-wrenching 8-36 record, officially the worst in franchise history by winning percentage. They fell to the Dallas Wings 103-91 on Wednesday night, extending their losing streak to five and marking their 21st loss in their last 24 games. Yeah, it was rough. But hold up, Emerald City! There’s a light shining through this cloudy season, and it’s coming from three young stars who just made WNBA history.
This Trio Just Broke The WNBA Record Books
Forget the final score for a minute, because Awa Fam, Flau’jae Johnson, and Dominique Malonga just gave us a serious glimpse into what’s coming. These three aren’t just good, they’re historic! They became the youngest trio of teammates in WNBA history to each drop at least 20 points in a single game. Malonga led the charge with a crazy 29 points, Johnson added 21, and Fam chipped in 22. Do the math: those three combined for 72 of the Storm’s 91 points on Wednesday. Seventy-two! These aren’t just some rookies, either; all three were top-10 picks, and Malonga already snagged an All-Star selection this year. That’s serious talent, folks.
Building Something Special, Even Through The Pain
Look, losing All-Star center Ezi Magbegor to an ACL tear during the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup was a crushing blow, especially with her 2027 season now imperiled. That’s a huge piece of our squad missing, and it definitely didn’t help this year’s win-loss column. But you gotta remember, this whole season has been about rebuilding, about patience. This historic performance from Fam, Johnson, and Malonga? That’s the foundation we’re building on. You combine their raw talent with another top-five pick coming our way in the 2027 draft, and suddenly this “worst season ever” starts looking like the painful but necessary first step to something truly special.
The road ahead means time and patience for this young group to gel. But after seeing them make WNBA history together, how can you not be hyped for what’s next? This isn’t just about a draft pick; it’s about a core that’s already proving they can hang. We’re going to see them grow, learn, and fight, and when they do, the rest of the league won’t know what hit them. Get ready, Seattle, because the Storm’s future is looking bright.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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