The Seattle Storm looked like a team that could have made a strong championship push. Unfortunately, playing against the likes of the Las Vegas Aces, the Storm could not manage to get past the likes of A’ja Wilson and team. Following their playoff exit, Becky Hammon pushed back on the WNBA playoff format change. But that did not change the fact that the Storm front office was not happy with Noelle Quinn.
While Quinn has been getting some success for Seattle, her ratio with the team was not particularly good. And now, as per the latest reports, Quinn’s tenure with the Seattle Storm has finally come to an end.
Noelle Quinn Sacked From The Position Of The Seattle Storm Head Coach
Following Storm’s playoff exit, there have been frustrations voiced by the athletes. For example, Lexie Brown complained about not getting enough playtime in the playoffs. And now, the Storm head office has finally terminated Quinn’s contract for the upcoming season. The reports also stated that as of now, the Storm are without a head coach. However, the search for a replacement has already begun.
“News: Noelle Quinn’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season, the Seattle Storm announced. The search for a new coach will begin immediately, the team said,” wrote Alexa Philippou via X, formerly known as Twitter.
News: Noelle Quinn’s contract will not be renewed for the 2026 season, the Seattle Storm announce. The search for a new coach will begin immediately, the team said
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) September 21, 2025
Now, looking back at Quinn’s career at Seattle, she had a 97-89 win-loss record. Unfortunately, despite being with the team for five seasons, the team was never able to go past the second round in the playoffs. And remember, Quinn had a star-studded team in Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, Gabby Williams, Skylar Diggins, and more. Meanwhile, much before the decision to part ways with Quinn became official, there were subtle signs that the Storm were aiming for a coaching shake-up.
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Noelle Quinn Had A Number Of Problems To Deal With In Seattle
Quinn ended the regular season this year with 23 wins and 21 losses. Finishing 7th on the table, the Storm’s head coach did commendable work to make the team qualify for the playoffs. But that was not at all enough to secure her position as the head coach. Why? Well, most of her successes have been overshadowed by a number of controversies.
Throughout the season, Quinn has faced accusations of miscalculations and poor team management. This seemingly cost the team dearly. Moreover, critics have questioned her rotation decisions on multiple occasions. On top of that, her rough player management has also been a key factor behind the team’s discontent. Thus, it was quite evident that without a special or an extraordinary playoff run, the Storm would have eventually parted ways with Quinn.