Posts by Bella Munson

Bella has been a contributor for The Next since September 2023 and is the site's Seattle Storm beat reporter. She also writes for The Equalizer while completing her Journalism & Public Interest Communication degree at the University of Washington.

Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams face away from the camera, highlighting their bright white numbers (3 and 5) on the black jerseys with their names stitched on in neon green.

Seattle Storm prepare to recruit Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams — again

September 30, 2024

Can the Storm build upon 2024 successes or will it face an offseason of massive turnover?

Gabby Williams dribbles the ball up the floor in Michelob Ultra Arena.

Seattle Storm come up short against Las Vegas but set building blocks for next season

September 25, 2024

Aces’ continuity and chemistry too much for Seattle to overcome

Nneka Ogwumike walks off the court with Skylar Diggins-Smith, hands on hips and staring pensively down towards the ground.

After difficult fourth quarter, Seattle Storm face elimination

September 24, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘We have to put together four quarters of high energy, and that’s a mindset, not a skill set’

Seattle Storm head coach Noelle Quinn bends over in a wide stance, stat sheet in hand, and relays information to her players from the sideline.

Noelle Quinn leads Seattle Storm into playoffs with heart, experience and wisdom

September 21, 2024

Nneka Ogwumike: ‘It feels really good knowing that she knows what it feels like to be where we are’

Ezi Magbegor uses all of her length to block Dearica Hamby's shot

‘She’s our defensive anchor’: Storm make case for Ezi Magbegor

September 18, 2024

Why Seattle sees Magbegor as worthy of DPOY

Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams is shown alone, looking off to her right during a game.

Gabby Williams settles in as Seattle Storm’s ‘French army knife’

September 7, 2024

Williams is finding her offensive rhythm despite a tough adjustment period

Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith and several teammates walk off the court. Their backs are to the camera.

Skylar Diggins-Smith feels like she belongs in Seattle — and it’s showing on the court

September 1, 2024

Diggins-Smith: ‘I haven’t painted my masterpiece … but I definitely feel more settled in’

Sue Bird stands at a podium in front of a Seattle Storm backdrop with her new Sue Bird Court street sign on an easle to her left.

Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe reflect on their Seattle journeys on Bird’s new street

August 29, 2024

Legendary Seattle Storm player has her legacy immortalized

Seattle Storm off-ball guard Gabby Williams with her hand on her hips and looking down

What Gabby Williams’ return to Seattle means for Storm’s playoff push

August 21, 2024

Diggins-Smith: ‘She can do everything on the floor’

‘The pinnacle’: Seattle Storm’s Team Australia contingent talks Olympics

July 17, 2024

Sami Whitcomb: ‘We believe in ourselves’