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Seattle Storm Slip to No. 6 in WNBA Power Rankings Amid Inconsistent Stretch

The Seattle Storm are still in playoff position, but their recent rollercoaster run has cost them some ground in the latest ESPN WNBA Power Rankings.

Jacobo Garrido

Jul 28, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives the ball against Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Jul 28, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives the ball against Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow (24) in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. / David Butler II-Imagn Images

SEATTLE — Released Tuesday, the updated rankings dropped the Storm (16-11) one spot to No. 6 after a 2-2 week that showcased both their promise and their pitfalls. With wins over Chicago and Connecticut but losses to Dallas and Washington, Seattle’s up and down play continues to raise questions about their staying power among the league’s elite.

The Storm have now alternated wins and losses for the past nine games, a streak of inconsistency stretching back to July 6. That trend has prevented Seattle from finding the kind of rhythm that top-tier contenders rely on heading into the stretch run of the season.

Even with superstar guard Skylar Diggins-Smith delivering another triple-double her second this month and fresh off making history with the first ever triple double in a WNBA All-Star Game the Storm couldn’t put together consecutive wins. Diggins-Smith led the charge in Monday's emphatic 101-85 victory over Connecticut, flashing the kind of form that keeps Seattle dangerous on any given night.

Still, their 16-11 record and recent struggles against lower ranked teams like Dallas and Washington are enough to raise eyebrows. With upcoming home games against the Sparks (Aug. 1) and Fever (Aug. 3), Seattle has a golden opportunity to steady the ship and reassert itself as a top-five force.

But to do that, they’ll need to finally snap the pattern because in a loaded league race, win one lose one won’t cut it.

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Jacobo Garrido
JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

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