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Well, yes, they're back on the court. Seattle's WNBA team played their first regular season game Friday night.
But the team has changed a lot since last season. They lost two key veteran players.
But a new coach and two first-round draft picks could mean an exciting year for the Storm.
And as more people are watching the WNBA, the players start this season with a new union contract – with new salary increases and other new benefits to match.
Guest
Maitreyi Anantharaman, staff writer for Defector, an employee-owned sports and culture website.
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