Third Storm athlete endures torn ACL before the upcoming 2025 season, following two others.
The Seattle Storm are gearing up for the 2025 season, but the team's injury woes are casting a long shadow. Alas, the Storm finds itself in a bind as several players are set to miss the upcoming season due to injuries.
Just when things seemed to be settling down, Katie Lou Samuelson, a recent addition to the Storm, sustained a tear in her right knee's ACL during practice. As per espnW, this unfortunate incident is expected to sideline her for the entire season, joined by teammates Nika Muhl and Jordan Horston, who both suffered ACL tears in separate incidents.
Samuelson signed with the Storm in February and has previously played for the Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, and Indiana Fever. Although she missed the 2024 WNBA season due to maternity leave, she averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in her stint with the Indiana Fever the year prior. In 2021, Samuelson donned the US 3x3 team's jersey in the Tokyo Olympics, unfortunately unable to compete due to COVID-19.
The Storm's Season in Turmoil
In addition to the string of ACL injuries, both Horston and Muhl sustained their injuries before the season's commencement. Muhl was injured in October while playing overseas, while Horston sustained her injury in February during her stint with the Athletes Unlimited league.
However, amidst these setbacks, the Seattle Storm remains optimistic about their chances this season. Skylar Diggins, one of the team's key players, expressed that this roster is the most talented she's been a part of in her 13-year career. With high expectations, the Storm aims to compensate for the injured players and maintain their competitive edge.
Although Seattle has already lost Jewell Loyd in a trade with the Las Vegas Aces in the offseason, they have bolstered their ranks with the addition of Nneka Ogwumike and the No. 2 overall draft pick, Dominique Malonga. To fill the void left by the departures, the Storm might be on the lookout for another proven scorer to strengthen their roster.
As the season approaches, fans and team morale are understandably down given the spate of injuries. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if the Storm can rally around their key players, such as Diggins and Ogwumike, to secure victories and perhaps make a mark in the 2025 WNBA season.
- Katie Lou Samuelson's season with the Seattle Storm is uncertain after she sustained an ACL injury in practice, which is expected to keep her sidelined for the entire 2025 season.
- The Seattle Storm's 2025 WNBA season is facing challenges, with key players like Nika Muhl and Jordan Horston also set to miss the season due to ACL injuries.
- The Storm's draft pick, Dominique Malonga, and the addition of Nneka Ogwumike are expected to bolster the team's roster, as they aim to compensate for the injured players and maintain their competitive edge.
- Despite the injuries, Skylar Diggins, one of the team's key players, expressed optimism about the team's chances in the 2025 WNBA season, stating that this roster is the most talented she's been a part of in her 13-year career.
- As the 2025 WNBA season looms, the Seattle Storm may be on the lookout for another proven scorer to strengthen their roster and fill the void left by injured players and the departure of Jewell Loyd in a trade with the Las Vegas Aces.
