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Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston is expected to miss the 2025 WNBA season due to a knee injury, the team announced in a statement. Horston suffered an ACL injury while playing in Athletes Unlimited, a domestic league that provides WNBA players with an alternative to playing overseas.
The injury is a significant blow to the Storm, who were counting on Horston to build on her impressive performance last season. Horston, who has a contract valued at $214,588, per Spotrac, emerged as a key player for the Storm last season.
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Jordan Horston appeared in 39 games, starting in 14 of them, and averaged 6.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals.
The Storm organization expressed support for Horston on social media, acknowledging the challenges she will face in her recovery.
The Storm have been active in free agency. They have re-signed Gabby Williams and brought back former guard Alysha Clark in an attempt to bolster the team around Skylar Diggins-Smith.
Seattle Storm's Gabby Williams excited about WNBA return
While the injury report for Jordan Horston is unfortunate, Seattle Storm fans have reason to celebrate with the announcement that WNBA star Gabby Williams is returning to the team. After speculation surrounding her future in the league, Williams signed a deal to rejoin the Storm.
The team marked the occasion with a hype video showcasing Williams' highlights, and the 28-year-old star expressed her enthusiasm for a championship run.
"Seattle, I'm back," Williams wrote on Instagram. "This city, this team, and this fanbase mean so much to me, and I couldn't be more excited to keep building with the Storm. We have unfinished business, and I'm ready to keep growing with my teammates and staff."
Williams' return to the Storm follows a successful stint with Fenerbahce in France, where she helped the team win the FIBA Europe SuperCup Women's championship and earned MVP honors. Her impressive performance overseas capped off an already remarkable year, which included representing France in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Williams' return to the Seattle Storm is a significant boost for the team, which will rely on her to build on last season's impressive performance. In 2024, Williams averaged 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game, helping the Storm reach the postseason before falling to the Las Vegas Aces.
