The Latest Breaking News from Sue Bird

And four more burning offseason questions.

Seattle legend Sue Bird to raise 12th Man Flag

Kahleah Copper is one of eight players making their World Cup debut, along with her Rutgers teammate, the Sky’s 2015 17th overall draft pick, Betnijah Laney, who plays for the New York Liberty.

SEATTLE — Perhaps the most dynastic sports team will put its record-breaking streak on the line when the FIBA World Cup tips off this week in Sydney, Australia.

Game 5 of the semifinal series between the Sky and Sun has the potential to be the last for a few players.

The WNBA star finished her 20-year career on Tuesday night after the Storm were eliminated by the Aces in the playoffs.

SEATTLE — It was one of those nights where an extra marine layer of tension hung in the air as the Storm's season, and Sue Bird's career, hung in the balance. But eventually, that tension gave way to the melancholy that always attaches itself to a legendary player walking away…

This comes a week after the rising star was selected as the 2022 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year.

The game of basketball will miss you, Sue Bird!

The Seattle Storm lost its semifinal game on Tuesday, bringing a bittersweet end to what the 41-year-old had said would be her final season. She retires as the winningest WNBA player of all time.

Bird stayed on the court after the final buzzer, receiving hugs from the entire Aces roster. She wiped away tears while the crowd cheered and cried along with her, and chanted “Thank you, Sue.”