Some good news regarding WNBA attendance...

Seattle averaged 7,960 fans and was one of only three teams to improve attendance this year -- the others were 2003 champion Detroit and 2004 finalist Connecticut.

However, in terms of both paid attendance and net gate receipts, Minnesota, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Charlotte also showed increases from 2003.

Overall, the league enjoyed a modest improvement (4-5 percent) in net ticket revenue. Considering the disruptions of the Republican Convention (attendance-wise, to the Liberty) and the extension of the season through October, this is a very good sign for the WNBA's future.