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Seattle Storm Hire Sonia Raman as Head Coach on Multi-Year Deal

The hire comes with major roster decisions ahead, plus uncertainty over Dominique Malonga’s FIBA clearance.

Overview

  • The Storm announced Raman’s appointment Wednesday, with the former New York Liberty assistant leaving after one season in Brooklyn.
  • Raman becomes the first person of Indian origin to lead a WNBA team, following stints as an MIT head coach and Memphis Grizzlies assistant.
  • Seattle faces a pivotal offseason with All-Stars Brittney Sykes, Gabby Williams, Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins set to hit unrestricted free agency under a new CBA expected to lift salaries.
  • All-Rookie center Dominique Malonga’s return could be delayed as Fenerbahçe pursues legal action after her contract termination, a move that may block a required FIBA letter of clearance.
  • Raman describes the move as a homecoming and outlines an identity built on defense, player development and spacing-driven offense.