WNBA: Seattle

FILE - In this July 11, 2012, file photo, Seattle Storm's Sue Bird dribbles against the Atlanta Dream in a WNBA basketball game in Seattle. Because of injuries and national team commitments, the Storm became used to Lauren Jackson being absent at times for the last few seasons. But even when Jackson was gone, Bird was almost always there. That won't be the case in 2013 with both Bird and Jackson sidelined for the season recovering surgeries that leave the Storm with major questions. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)