Seattle Storm Injury Update: Skylar Diggins-Smith’s $214,588 forward teammate forced to miss 2025 season with knee setback
Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston is expected to miss the 2025 WNBA season after suffering an ACL injury while competing in Athletes Unlimited, a domestic league that offers WNBA players an alternative to playing overseas, the team announced.
The injury is a major setback for the Storm, as Horston was poised to build on her strong performance from last season. Her contract is valued at $214,588, according to Spotrac. Fans and teammates have shown support for Horston on social media, recognizing the challenges she will face during her recovery.
Meanwhile, the Storm have been active in free agency, re-signing Gabby Williams and bringing back former guard Alysha Clark to strengthen the roster around Skylar Diggins-Smith.
Seattle Storm’s Gabby Williams excited about WNBA return
While Jordan Horston’s injury is a tough setback, Seattle Storm fans have something to cheer about with the return of WNBA star Gabby Williams. After speculation about her future, Williams has officially re-signed with the team.
A very unfortunate injury update regarding Jordan Horston. She will miss the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/yOOSIyyfO6
— Roberta F. Rodrigues (@robertawbb) February 11, 2025
To mark the occasion, the Storm released a hype video featuring Williams’ highlights, while the 28-year-old expressed her excitement for a championship push.
“Seattle, I’m back,” Williams wrote on Instagram. “This city, this team, and this fanbase mean so much to me, and I couldn’t be more excited to keep building with the Storm. We have unfinished business, and I’m ready to keep growing with my teammates and staff.”