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Seattle Storm Reunite with Katie Lou Samuelson on One-Year Deal

The 27-year-old forward returns to Seattle after parting ways with the Indiana Fever earlier this month.

Oct 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Racing Louisville FC goalkeeper Katie Lund (1) looks on in the first half against Portland Thorns FC at Lynn Family Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Katie Lou Samuelson has signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Storm, as confirmed by her agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas.
  • Samuelson, who previously played for Seattle in 2021, mutually agreed to a buyout with the Indiana Fever earlier this month after a reduced role last season.
  • The forward averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 37 games for the Fever in 2024, following her return from maternity leave.
  • Seattle has been reshaping its roster this offseason, adding Samuelson alongside other signings like Alysha Clark and Lexie Brown while trading Jewell Loyd for draft assets.
  • Samuelson provides depth and shooting to a Storm team aiming to contend in the upcoming WNBA season after a first-round playoff exit last year.