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The Seattle Storm finished 8-36, placing eighth in the Western Conference Division after a difficult season marked by widespread injuries. This episode breaks down their final standing, analyzing how Dominique Malonga’s 29-point performance against the Dallas Wings highlighted both individual brilliance and team fragility.

We examine the impact of losing key players like Ezi Magbegor, Alanna Smith, and Azzi Fudd, which exposed systemic defensive weaknesses against opponents like the 26-17 Dallas Wings. Jessica Shepard’s triple-double and Paige Bueckers’ 25 points underscore the gap between Seattle and playoff contenders.

The hosts discuss the urgent need for frontcourt depth and guard rotation improvements via the upcoming draft. With predictions of 20-25 wins next season if healthy, we outline a realistic rebuild path focusing on drafting high-upsize big men and developing Malonga as a cornerstone.

In this episode: Western Conference Standings & Division Context · Strengths, Weaknesses & Injury Impact · 2027 Season Outlook & Win Projection.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/wnba/sea/2026-10-04/transcript.html

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