Tempestade Talk: Your Local Eye on the Seattle Storm

Dom is an All-Star. Full stop. 🌩️  We celebrate Dominique Malonga's first All-Star selection — the third-youngest in WNBA history at just 20 years old — then break down what the Storm showed in Monday's 82-64 win over the Sparks and what it'll take to extend Atlanta's five-game skid tonight. 0:00 - Dom Is OFFICIALLY a WNBA All-Star 🌩️  3:35 - Did Anyone Actually Doubt This Was Happening?  8:23 - D...

Two in a row. The Seattle Storm are BACK. 🌩️⚡ After an 11-game losing streak that tested every Storm faithful, Seattle closed out Pride Weekend on a high — back-to-back wins over the New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream, and the rookies are LOUD.  Flau'jae Johnson dropped a career-high 28 against the Liberty and followed it up with 24 points and 11 boards against Atlanta. Awa Fam went 8-for-9 with...

112-110. Overtime. Azzi Fudd. 13 seconds. That's how the Seattle Storm's 3-15 season got one more loss — but make no mistake, this was the best we've seen from this team all year.  Dominique Malonga put up a career-high 37 points and 12 rebounds. Natisha Hiedeman was electric. The crowd at Climate Pledge was ALIVE. And still, the Storm couldn't close. Erica and Roberta break down the most painful...

The Seattle Storm fall to the expansion Portland Fire 94-89, dropping to 3-13 on the season. Dom Malonga goes off for a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds. Jade Melbourne dishes 8 assists off the bench.  And the Storm STILL can't close. Erica and Roberta break down the postgame press conference with Natisha Hiedeman, Dominique Malonga, and head coach Sonia Raman — and ask the hard question:  Is...

The future frontcourt is officially here. Domonique Malonga and Awa Fam got their first start together last night against the Los Angeles Sparks — and all five Storm starters scored in double figures in an 88-83 loss that came down to the final minutes. Hiedeman dropped 16, Malonga 15, Flau'jae 14, Fam 12, Horston 11.  Add that to Monday's showing in Vegas, where Malonga scored 19 in her first sta...

The Seattle Storm just dropped their fourth straight — a 72-68 loss to the Phoenix Mercury at home — and sit at 3-8. Erica and Roberta are live to break down the skid, the injuries, and what needs to change. Tonight we're covering: Four straight losses: breaking down the pattern Ezi and Dominique Malonga both out — how much is the frontcourt hurting this team? Mercury game recap: Awa Fam's 18 poin...

The Storm beat the Mystics on Sunday. Then lost to them on Wednesday. Seattle is now 3-5 — so what exactly is going on with this team? Tonight we're breaking it all down LIVE. The Mystics held Seattle to just 29 points at halftime and forced 11 turnovers — was this a Washington fluke or a Seattle problem?  We're asking the hard questions about Sonia Raman's squad as they head to Toronto this weeke...

Has the novelty worn off in Seattle? Tempestade Talk hosts Roberta F. Rodrigues and Erica L. Ayala breakdown the latest Storm loss. Despite a strong surge late, Seattle’s comeback fell short Wednesday at Climate Pledge Arena.  The Storm are still without #3 Draft Pick Awa Fam, but she is set to be introduced to the local media Friday evening.  On tonight’s episode: ⚡ - What does the recent loss t...

RECORDED LIVE on May 15, 2026 The Seattle Storm dropped their second straight last night in Toronto, falling 86-73 as the Tempo notched the first win in franchise history. Marina Mabrey went OFF for 26 points and six threes, and Seattle's offense went ice cold down the stretch — one field goal in the final six minutes. We're breaking it all down LIVE tonight. But here's the real conversation: Jade...

LIVE on April 30th at 6:30 p.m. PT Preseason Game 2 just wrapped: the Storm hosted the expansion Portland Fire at Climate Pledge Arena, and we have full reaction, highlights, and hot takes. Then we look back at Game 1 — that wild 78-76 loss in San Francisco where Seattle led by 9 at halftime before the Valkyries went nuclear from three in the second half. We cover everything you need to know headi...

🕖Recorded LIVE: Thursday April 23 at 6:30 PM PT Training camp is open and a Category 4 is forming in the Emerald City. ⛈️ The Sonia Raman era is officially underway — and the new-look Seattle Storm look nothing like the team that lost in the first round last season.  Tempestade Talk breaks down everything we've learned in the first week of camp. 🌩️ HERE'S WHAT WE'RE GETTING INTO: ⛈️ SONIA RAMAN'S...

The 2026 WNBA Draft is done — and the Seattle Storm didn't just participate, they took it over. First, they selected Spanish international center Awa Fam Thiam at No. 3, adding a potential franchise cornerstone alongside Dominique Malonga. Then — in the move that stunned the draft room, left LSU head coach Kim Mulkey staring at her phone, and sent the WNBA world into full meltdown mode — Seattle t...

RECORDED LIVE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 The Storm are at a crossroads — and the decisions made this week will define the next era of Seattle basketball. With the No. 3️⃣ overall pick locked in for the 2026 WNBA Draft, we're breaking down who Seattle should target to pair alongside their French phenom, Dominique Malonga.  Top prospects like Olivia Miles, Flau'jae Johnson, and Azzi Fudd are all in the conv...

Join Roberta F. Rodrigues and Erica L. Ayala to discuss the latest women's basketball and Seattle Storm news. This episode, we take a look back into Jordan Horston's season and debate her role with a new-look Seattle Storm as the team goes through structural roster changes this offseason. Activate your notifications so you don't miss out! -----------------------------------------------------------...

Ezi Magbegor: From Storm anchor to Olympic beast! 🏀 See how this WNBA star evolved into a defensive powerhouse for Seattle and dominated at the Paris Olympics. Dive into Ezi's impressive stats, her crucial role as the Storm's defensive anchor, and that jaw-dropping 30-point bronze medal game performance. We're breaking down her growth, impact on the court, and what it means for Seattle's future....