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Seattle Storm Will Not Renew Noelle Quinn’s Contract After First-Round Playoff Exit

The franchise launches a coaching search that will set the direction of a roster‑heavy 2026 offseason.

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Overview

  • The announcement came three days after a 74-73 Game 3 loss to the Las Vegas Aces that ended Seattle’s season at 23-21 and the No. 7 seed.
  • Team officials said the search for a new head coach begins immediately with two expansion teams also hiring, creating a competitive market for candidates.
  • Noelle Quinn leaves with a 97-89 regular-season record, four playoff berths in five years and the second-most wins by a Storm head coach (postseason record 4-8).
  • Quinn was the only Black female head coach in the WNBA this season.
  • An outside-counsel review in 2024 found no policy violations after allegations about staff conduct; ESPN reported Jewell Loyd sought Quinn’s dismissal before being traded to Las Vegas, and league scrutiny continued into 2025.