Lauren Jackson’s desire to finish WNBA career with Storm brought her back to Seattle.

When Lauren Jackson sat down at her parents’ waterfront home in Australia, to consider her options for the 2009 season, the significance of this particular signature hit her. Jackson, entering her ninth WNBA season, could do what Ken Griffey Jr. had done, and return to Seattle to retire where she started. Only Los Angeles center [...]

Storm Brewing in Seattle.

Just over a year since Force 10 Hoops bought the Seattle Storm, the new owners are learning to walk in preparation for running. Within the last month, the four-woman ownership group has guaranteed its team’s playing home for the next decade and leased a new office facility. With this foundation, they can now solidify their [...]

Seattle Storm coach Brian Agler gets in gear for new season.

Rumors have Lauren Jackson, an unrestricted free agent for the first time, wanting to play in Phoenix alongside fellow Australian Penny Taylor, who is also an unrestricted free agent, and close friend Diana Taurasi. Free agency opens on Dec. 15, and players can sign contracts beginning Jan. 1.http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/storm/2008477951_storm07.html

Lauren Jackson prepares for free agency.

When winter truly begins to move in on Moscow a few months from now, Lauren Jackson will start thinking about her pending free agency in the WNBA. Until then, the two-time league MVP would like a mental break. “There’s a lot of things to consider right now. I just need some time to breathe and [...]

Brightest Opals battling imperfections.

Penny Taylor is fighting an ankle injury and Lauren Jackson requires surgery but Australia’s two battered leading lights should still play if the Opals can reach the Olympic gold medal match. Jackson needs more surgery on the ankle she had reconstructed three years ago but will definitely play in Australia’s semi-final showdown with China on [...]

The Jackson drive: Lauren Jackson tonight must beat the coach who rates her the best in the world.

Lauren Jackson has one speed bump to get over to have another shot at winning the only accolade to elude her during her illustrious career, an Olympic gold medal. Maher and his Chinese team stand in her way. Their history is long. Maher brought a teenage Jackson into the national team when he was coach, [...]

Lauren Jackson adjusting to new Storm players.

The dramatic change has led Seattle players to open their first two games like they’ve never played basketball before, but then close both second halves by outscoring their opponents by a combined 88-54. Yet only flashes of the reigning two-time MVP Jackson have shown in those two opening victories. Averaging a career-best 23.8 points in [...]

Lauren Jackson eyes Beijing gold.

As soon as she finishes playing in Russia, Jackson will head to the US to compete in part of the WNBA season, before preparing to lead Australia’s Opals to China. And with the Australian team securing a silver medal in the past two Olympics, Jackson has only one colour on her mind. “I’m really excited [...]

Lauren Jackson Euroleague MVP despite horror injury.

Lauren Jackson was named Most Valuable Player in the EuroLeague women’s final four after leading her club Moscow Spartak to victory in the grand final – despite playing in searing pain after ripping the skin off the ball of her right foot. “Lauren said it was the most painful injury she’s ever experienced,” Jackson’s mother, [...]