Storm All-Star Lauren Jackson stayed true to her word, verbally agreeing to a two-year deal with the club before departing for her native Australia this week.
Seattle just needs ink on paper, which must wait until Jan. 5, when WNBA teams can sign free agents.
But there won't be any offseason turmoil about whether Jackson will return, like there was last offseason when she was an unrestricted free agent for the first time. Now the Storm can focus on building around the 6-foot-5 forward with backcourt depth and athleticism.
"I want to finish my career here," Jackson said after exit interviews with coach Brian Agler and CEO Karen Bryant on Wednesday.
Jackson, the team's all-time leading scorer (5,101 points), said Agler and teammate Sue Bird, who is signed through the 2011 season, made her long-term deal an easy decision. Jackson usually prefers one-year deals to keep scheduling open for overseas play and competition with her national team.
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