Flau'jae Johnson Got an Equity Stake and the Storm's 10-Game Skid Just Got Louder

Alright, Seattle. Take a deep breath. Our Storm are in a ROUGH spot, riding a brutal 10-game losing streak and sitting with the WNBA's second-worst record at 3-14. As if that wasn't enough to sting, news just broke that our 2026 first-round pick, Flau'jae Johnson, inked a multiyear deal with the three-on-three league, Unrivaled. And get this: she secured an equity stake in the venture even before signing as a player. This isn't just about a new contract, folks. This is about what's happening right now at Climate Pledge Arena.

Flau'jae Johnson's Unrivaled Path

This Unrivaled deal is wild, right? Flau'jae Johnson, our rookie guard, isn't just signing on the dotted line. She's been with Unrivaled since the jump, even before her senior year in college, when she penned one of their first NIL deals. Think about that: securing an equity stake in the league before officially joining as a player. That's serious business. She herself said it, "From signing one of the first NIL deals with Unrivaled to now joining the league as a player, it's been incredible to see this journey come full circle." She's seen the "level of competition," the "attention the league generated," and how it "helped shine a spotlight on the game's biggest stars." She's excited to "keep growing as a pro, compete against the best, and bring my game, my per

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sonality, and everything I represent to the league next season." This isn't just a side hustle for her, clearly. She's the second big name, after Gabby Williams committed last week, to debut with Unrivaled in 2027. The momentum for this league, launched in 2025, is still buzzing.

The Storm's Stormy Waters and a Rookie's Rocky Start

But while Flau'jae is clearly making moves off the court with Unrivaled, her introduction to the WNBA itself has been a bit of a grind. This 5'10" guard is averaging 11.4 points, but she's shooting just 34 percent from the field. And her assists, 2.3, are barely edging out her turnovers, 2.1. We need more from our first-round pick, especially when the team is in such dire straits. You can't ignore it. The Storm are 3-14, folks. THREE and FOURTEEN! That ten-game skid is killing us. We just got thumped by the Phoenix Mercury 93-73. It's tough to watch, and it puts a ton of pressure on every player, including our rookie. The Storm need a win. BADLY. This isn't just about turning the season around, it's about finding some shred of momentum, some confidence. We need Flau'jae Johnson to find her WNBA rhythm, and we need the whole squad to figure out how to close out games. Every single game now is a fight to stop this slide. Let's hope the Emerald City magic can still spark something, because right now, we're hurting. Get ready, 12s, we gotta show up for our team, even when it's tough.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.