Seattle Storm adding guard Natisha Hiedeman, per reports

The runner-up for the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year award last season is joining the Storm.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:42am

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The Seattle Storm are signing former Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman, according to multiple reports. Hiedeman, who was the runner-up for the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year award last season, averaged 9.1 points, 2.8 assists and 0.7 steals per game while shooting a career-high 49.2% from the field for the Lynx in 2025.

Why it matters

The Storm are looking to restock their roster after the departures of star players like Nneka Ogwumike and Brittney Sykes. Hiedeman's addition will help mitigate some of those losses and provide depth and scoring punch off the bench for Seattle.

The details

Hiedeman, a seven-year WNBA veteran, has spent time with both the Lynx and Connecticut Sun. She has primarily come off the bench in her career, with only two seasons as a full-time starter. Last season, she averaged 18.9 minutes per game for Minnesota, where she established career-highs in points, assists, and field goal percentage.

  • The deal was first reported on April 11, 2026.
  • Teams can begin to announce new contracts starting on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Natisha Hiedeman

A seven-year WNBA veteran who was the runner-up for the Sixth Player of the Year award last season with the Minnesota Lynx.

Nneka Ogwumike

A star forward who reached a deal to return to the Los Angeles Sparks on April 10, 2026.

Brittney Sykes

A free agent who is joining the expansion Toronto Tempo.

Skylar Diggins

A marquee free agent expected to move on from her current team.

Gabby Williams

A marquee free agent expected to move on from her current team.

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What they’re saying

“The deal was first reported by Khristina Williams of GirlsTalkSportsTV.com and confirmed to be a two-year contract, per Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com.”

— Khristina Williams, Reporter, GirlsTalkSportsTV.com

“Hiedeman will help Seattle mitigate some of the departures around remaining pieces Dominuqe Malonga and Jordan Horston.”

— Curtis Crabtree, Reporter, FOX 13 Seattle

What’s next

The Storm will look to finalize Hiedeman's contract and integrate her into the team's roster ahead of the 2026 WNBA season.

The takeaway

The Storm are making moves to rebuild their roster after losing several key players in free agency. Hiedeman's addition provides valuable bench depth and scoring punch as the team looks to remain competitive in the WNBA.