What happened: General manager Talisa Rhea confirmed Sonia Raman will return as Seattle Storm head coach next season. Rhea said she was pleased by the performance during Raman's learning year. Raman said her offseason focus is finding how the group can get better.

Why it matters: Retaining Raman gives Seattle continuity entering the offseason. Stability at head coach sets the framework for roster evaluation and offseason development work.

What to watch: Watch for Seattle's next offseason steps on personnel and preparation for 2027.