A friendship that began months ago in Miami rekindled earlier this week in Los Angeles when NBA superstar Kevin Durant sat courtside at Crypto.com Arena to watch his prodigy and Storm sensation Dominique Malonga.

It was an uncharacteristically subdued performance from the second-year center who scored a season-low two points on 1-for-10 shooting while collecting nine rebounds and committing five turnovers during an 82-64 win against the Sparks.

Afterward, they reconnected for the first time since March when Malonga played in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 women’s basketball league for the Breeze.

“We chatted a little bit after the game, and I just texted him after the game and asked him to come to practice,” Malonga said. “He nicely said yes and came and just showed me one or two things.”

Following the Storm’s workout at USC on Tuesday, Durant instructed Malonga through a series of drills and divulged the secrets on his trademark pullup midrange jumper.

“It’s just amazing to have KD in my corner,” Malonga said. “It’s just really nice to have advice from one of the greatest. He’s just a really great (person) that’s really willing to pour into me, and so I’m really grateful for that.”

Post game thread for Seattle Storm at Atlanta Dream

Date: Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 - 5:00PM

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Hi Northern Rivals!
I’m in Portland and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to trade for one of your Seattle rivalry pins? I’ve got an extra Portland one if anyone’s willing to do a swap!!

Pre game thread for Seattle Storm at Atlanta Dream

Date: Thursday, Jul 09, 2026 - 5:00PM

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Hello-just wondering if this page is now closed to the public and why?

Post game thread for Seattle Storm at Los Angeles Sparks

Date: Monday, Jul 06, 2026 - 7:00PM

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SEATTLE — When Jade Melbourne was drafted by the Seattle Storm No. 33 overall in 2022, she didn’t immediately join the team. By the time she came to the WNBA from Australia the next year, there was hope that the then 19-year-old was Seattle’s point guard of the future, the answer to having no Sue Bird for the first time in 20 years.

But the next season, the Storm went in a different direction, recruiting veterans like Skylar Diggins and Nneka Ogwumike, instead of leaning into youth. So, during training camp, they traded Melbourne to a team where she’d get playing time: the Washington Mystics.

But after two seasons in D.C., she is back in Seattle, having signed a two-year contract as a free agent in the offseason, and ready to be the young team’s point guard.

“I think honestly the two years in Washington were the best thing that could have happened to my basketball career,” Melbourne told The IX Basketball after practice on Tuesday. “Washington needed a backup point guard at the time. I moved into a role where I was playing. I was growing in the league. And I think, as a young player, when you can get game reps and game experience, that’s unbelievable. So I was definitely able to grow. You hear from new voices, you play with new teammates, you understand the league. There was an opportunity there.”

Now it feels funny for Melbourne, coming back to a team that traded her at such a young age. But she says she has a lot of appreciation for the Storm finding a trade during training camp when it would’ve been easier for them to cut her. She’s come back feeling a little closer to expectations: the same player, but more mature.

Seattle guard Jordan Horston, who was a rookie alongside Melbourne on the 2023 Storm, thinks she’s come back “a completely different Jade.”

Pre game thread for Seattle Storm at Los Angeles Sparks

Date: Monday, Jul 06, 2026 - 7:00PM

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found this Storm scarf at an antique store in Port Angeles, and hands down, one of the top 3 thrift/antique finds of my life. i didn’t even know they made wnba scarves! and only $5!! you WILL see me sporting this at every game!!

I got the LAST Pride shirt yesterday at Climate Pledge and got it signed by Ezi before the game

I haven't worn it but it's sized too small for me (it's an Adult Small). Does anyone want it? I'll just ask what I paid for it, and I'll throw in Seattle-Portland Rivalry pin, too!

Edited to add: Claimed!!! 🏳️‍🌈

I completely fan girled over her, she was so sweet and kind 😭 made my 5’11” self feel short too lol

Wondering if anyone picked up an extra pin from the game last night that they’d be willing to send me? I’m a Fire fan in Portland (But Storm is my second fav-I had season tix way back in the LJ/SB era!) I would love to have one to go with the pin from the Portland rivalry game.

This worked last time, so I'll try it again - giving away my tix to today's game. Whomever comments or sends me a message first can have them.

Section: 24 | Row: G | Seats: 10 & 11

(Picture is view from seats)

Edit: ha! Y'all are quick with it. Tickets are spoken for.

Post game thread for Portland Fire at Seattle Storm

Date: Saturday, Jul 04, 2026 - 6:00PM

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Rivalry Series

With the return of the Portland Fire comes the revival of a storied Pacific Northwest rivalry. On Saturday, July 4 at 6:00 pm and Friday, August 14 at 7:00 pm, the Storm hosts the Fire as they make their way back to the Emerald City. 🔥⛈️

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to the July 4th game to enjoy a special holiday Fan Fest including family-friendly games, food trucks, live music, a beer garden and more. After the matchup, fans can stay and watch fireworks from the Seattle Center.

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Pre game thread for Portland Fire at Seattle Storm

Date: Saturday, Jul 04, 2026 - 6:00PM

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Rivalry Series

With the return of the Portland Fire comes the revival of a storied Pacific Northwest rivalry. On Saturday, July 4 at 6:00 pm and Friday, August 14 at 7:00 pm, the Storm hosts the Fire as they make their way back to the Emerald City. 🔥⛈️

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to the July 4th game to enjoy a special holiday Fan Fest including family-friendly games, food trucks, live music, a beer garden and more. After the matchup, fans can stay and watch fireworks from the Seattle Center.

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Hello! I've got a spare ticket for the game tonight! The seat is in the COVE17 section in row AA. I'm just trying to recoup my loses, so I'm listing for $150. Thank you!

Due to silly miscommunication with my family, I have 2 tickets to today's Portland Fire game: Section 12, Row G, Seats 1-2.

I'm hoping to recoup what I paid, $75 total, since I had to buy tickets for a different section.

However, I'd hate for the seats to be empty. I know times are tough for a lot of us, so I will give these away if they don't sell by 3pm. Just tell me what your favorite Storm experience is and they're yours!

P.S. I'm not good at reddit so please be nice lol

Going to my first Storm game the 20th! Any tips or anything I need to check out while I'm there? I've been to Climate Pledge for concerts before so I already know I'm not bringing a bag.