Ezi Magbegor - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Storm forward Ezi Magbegor's out again after suffering facial fracture Seattle Storm forward Ezi Mabegor has a facial injury. Here's the latest on what we know about the WNBA All-Star's status.

3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Could miss 'weeks' Magbegor (face) was diagnosed with a facial fracture and will be "reevaluated in the next couple of weeks," Percy Allen of the Seattle Times reports.

Impact Although it wasn't specified how long Magbegor will be sidelined, it appears she will miss a significant amount of time, considering she might not be evaluated again for at least two weeks. The 26-year-old, who missed the start of the 2026 campaign because of a foot injury, appeared in only four regular-season games since returning. In those contests, she averaged a career-low 3.5 points while adding 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.8 blocks over 13.5 minutes per contest. While Magbegor didn't see much action before her latest injury, her absence should open up more minutes for Dominique Malonga and Stefanie Dolson.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Magbegor (face) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Magbegor is dealing with a facial injury and will miss Sunday's contest after playing in each of Seattle's last four outings. With the 26-year-old sidelined, Dominique Malonga and Stefanie Dolson are candidates for increased playing time.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Low workload in loss Magbegor finished with two points (1-3 FG) and five rebounds over eight minutes during Thursday's 89-78 loss to the Dream.

Impact Magbegor continues to be used sparingly by the Storm. Across her four appearances, she's averaging 3.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.5 minutes per contest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight in season debut Magbegor recorded eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Thursday's 90-67 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Magbegor played with a minutes restriction in her season debut Thursday, but she delivered an efficient performance from the floor despite the loss. She operated as a full-time starter in each of the past three seasons, and it certainly seems possible that she'll reclaim a starting role as she regains her conditioning. She averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.1 assists in 27.3 minutes per game while starting in all 44 regular-season games last year.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Copper scores 23 of her 30 points in the 1st half as the Mercury race past the Storm, 90-67

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JULY 3 • Associated Press

Good to go Thursday Magbegor (foot) will play Thursday against the Mercury.

Impact Magbegor has been cleared to make her season debut after recovering from a foot injury. She's expected to be on a minutes restriction in her first appearance of the 2026 campaign, per Stephen PridGeon-Garner of PHNX Mercury. Magbegor's return to the court could eventually result in fewer minutes for Katie Lou Samuelson and Jordan Horston, but it will likely take at least a few games for the 26-year-old to get her conditioning back.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Magbegor (foot) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Magbegor is trending toward making her season debut after suffering a right foot injury while playing for Australia in the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The 26-year-old center could operate under a minutes restriction if she returns Thursday, though her presence would leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Stefanie Dolson and Awa Fam. Magbegor averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.1 assists in 27.3 minutes per game across 44 regular-season outings in 2025.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Head coach Sonia Raman said Monday that Magbegor (foot) is progressing well and has advanced to 5-on-5 work, Roberta Rodrigues of Beta Basket reports.

Impact Magbegor was given a 6-to-8-week timetable in April due to a right foot injury, and she's progressing toward a return to game action. The 26-year-old can be considered week-to-week until the Storm offer another update on her progress. She appeared in all 44 regular-season games in 2025, during which she averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.1 assists in 27.3 minutes per game.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Zia Cooke and Flau'jae Johnson have career games as the Storm beat the Sun 77-59

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MAY 23 • Associated Press

Janelle Salaun's 20 points, 5 3-pointers lead the Valkyries past the Storm 91-80 in season opener

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MAY 9 • Associated Press

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APRIL 21 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor will miss 6 to 8 weeks with a right foot injury

The Seattle Storm say forward Ezi Magbegor will be sidelined for at least six to eight weeks because of a right foot injury

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Facing multi-week absence The Storm announced Monday that Magbegor is expected to miss at least 6-8 weeks due to a right foot injury, Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Magbegor sustained her injury while playing for Australia in the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, and she appears to be on track to miss the start of the WNBA regular season as a result. The 26-year-old has played a prominent role in Seattle's frontcourt across the past several seasons, most recently averaging 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.1 assists in 27.3 minutes per game while starting every regular-season matchup in 2025, while her absence to begin the 2026 season could lead to increased opportunities for Dominique Malonga, Stefanie Dolson and rookie Awa Fam.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Storm Magbegor re-signed with the Storm, Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The terms of the deal haven't been disclosed, although it comes after Seattle extended a core qualifying offer Tuesday. Magbegor has spent her entire career with the Storm after the team selected her as the No. 12 overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft. In 206 regular-season appearances, the 26-year-old has averaged 9.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.7 blocks across 25.3 minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star Gabby Williams joins the Valkyries on a multiyear deal and Alyssa Thomas returns to Phoenix

The Valkyries say All-Star Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear deal with Golden State while Alyssa Thomas is headed back to the Phoenix Mercury

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Extended core qualifying offer The Storm extended a core qualifying offer to Magbegor on Tuesday.

Impact Magbegor is set to receive a one-year deal worth the supermax if she accepts the offer. However, the two sides could still negotiate a sign-and-trade elsewhere. The 26-year-old center has spent all six years of her career with the Storm and is an elite defender. Over 44 regular-season games in 2025, she averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 2.1 assists and 0.7 steals in 27.3 minutes per contest.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Decent results in Game 3 Magbegor ended with nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Thursday's 74-73 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Magbegor was limited to single digits in the scoring column for a fifth consecutive game Thursday, but she had decent production across the board during the narrow loss. The 26-year-old's production took a hit during her sixth professional season, as she averaged 8.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.1 assists in 27.3 minutes per game while starting in all 44 regular-season matchups. Although she maintained a starting role over rookie Dominique Malonga throughout the season, Magbegor will be an unrestricted free agent this winter and could seek out other opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited production in defeat Magbegor supplied two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes during Sunday's 102-77 Game 1 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Magbegor had limited output for the Storm late in the regular season, and that continued to begin the first round of the playoffs Sunday. She matched her second-lowest shot volume of the season during the loss and has now totaled just 10 points over her last three appearances. She'll have to attempt to bounce back Tuesday if the Storm hope to avoid elimination.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot Friday Magbegor had two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and three blocks across 31 minutes during Friday's 84-76 loss to New York.

Impact Magbegor was an asset defensively with three blocks and was pretty active on the glass as well. However, she would've ended with a better fantasy line hadn't she struggled so much from the floor. This has been a negative trend for the veteran forward. She's failed to score in double digits in all but three of her 16 appearances since the beginning of August.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three shots in home loss Magbegor ended Monday's 91-85 loss to Los Angeles with 11 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three blocks across 31 minutes.

Impact Magbegor was solid in all facets of the game, shooting accurately, while helping out in a number of other categories. Most importantly, though, she had the three blocks, and she now has at least two swats in five straight games. She is averaging 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 blocks and 3.0 assists per game across the past four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamby scores 27 points, Jackson adds 23 as Sparks rally for 91-85 win over Storm

Dearica Hamby had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Rickea Jackson added 23 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Seattle Storm 91-85

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Nneka Ogwumike scores 20 to help Storm beat Sky 79-69

Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points to lead six Seattle players in double figures and the Storm beat the Chicago Sky 79-69 to sweep the three-game regular-season series

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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