Seattle Storm won't retain head coach Noelle Quinn after first-round playoff exit in 2025.

The Seattle Storm announced on September 21, 2025, that head coach Noelle Quinn will not return for the 2026 season after the team's first-round playoff exit to the Las Vegas Aces. Quinn, who led the Storm since 2021, compiled a 97-89 record over five seasons, guided the team to four playoff appearances, and was the only Black female head coach in the WNBA during the 2025 season. She played for the Storm from 2013 to 2018, winning championships in 2018 and 2020 as a player and associate head coach, respectively. The team finished the 2025 regular season with a 23-21 record, placing seventh, and was eliminated in Game 3 of the playoffs. General manager Talisa Rhea praised Quinn’s dedication and contributions, noting her role in building a competitive franchise. The Storm will now begin searching for a new head coach.