Storm sign Taylor Thierry to development contract
The Seattle Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Storm signed Taylor Thierry to a development player contract, filling the roster spot left vacant by top 2026 draft pick Awa Fam, who has not yet reported.
- Thierry, a 6-foot-1 guard and second-year player, was the 36th overall pick in the 2025 draft by the Atlanta Dream and played limited minutes in 17 games last season.
- A standout at Ohio State, Thierry scored 1,270 points and was known for her defensive skills during her collegiate career.
- Under the new WNBA collective-bargaining agreement, development players like Thierry earn a $750 weekly stipend and can be activated for up to 12 games, receiving $6,136 per game played.
- The Storm currently have 14 players, including rookie guard Taina Mair on a development contract, and will need to open a roster spot when Fam, who is playing in Spain, joins the team later this month.