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Modest production off bench Melbourne contributed one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 19 minutes during Sunday's 98-77 loss to the Aces.

Impact Melbourne played just 12 minutes as a starter during Saturday's loss to the Valkyries, and she came off the bench for the first time since June 12 during the second half of the back-to-back set. She had limited opportunities to contribute during Sunday's defeat, and it's not yet clear what role she'll play during Wednesday's regular-season finale against Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Slotted to bench Melbourne will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact Melbourne will play in a reserve role for the first time since June 12. She came into the game questionable due to an illness. There is a chance she will see limited minutes Sunday, as she played just 12 minutes in Saturday's game while dealing with the same illness.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Melbourne (illness) is available for Sunday's game in Las Vegas.

Impact Melbourne is back after a one-game absence and she should see her usual minutes. Melbourne is averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game this season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Melbourne (illness) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact Melbourne didn't play in Thursday's 114-77 loss to the Aces but was available in Saturday's 70-57 loss to Golden State. However, she logged only 12 minutes, so there's a chance she could will limited action for the rematch with the Aces even if she's cleared to suit up.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle visits Golden State on 9-game road slide

Seattle heads into a matchup with Golden State after losing nine road games in a row

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Melbourne (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Valkyries.

Impact Melbourne sat out Thursday's 114-77 loss to the Aces due to an illness, but she's since recovered and will be good to go for Saturday's game. Melbourne is averaging 9.5 points, 3.9 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game this season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Melbourne (illness) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Aces.

Impact Melbourne has been battling an illness since the end of the FIBA World Cup and will now miss her first game of the 2026 campaign. With Jordan Horston (shoulder) out as well, Natisha Hiedeman, Mackenzie Holmes and Zia Cooke are candidates for more minutes.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play Thursday Melbourne (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Aces.

Impact Melbourne missed time during the 2026 FIBA World Cup. If the illness keeps her off the floor for the first time during the 2026 campaign, Zia Cooke could see more minutes.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to play vs. Spain Melbourne (illness) didn't play in Thursday's 89-66 FIBA World Cup loss to Spain.

Impact Melbourne was pulled early from Australia's previous matchup against Italy on Wednesday due to illness, and she evidently didn't feel healthy enough to give it a go Thursday. Australia has been eliminated, so Melbourne will turn her attention to getting back on the court in time for Seattle's upcoming game against Las Vegas on Sept. 17.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Australian national team head coach Sandy Brondello said Melbourne played only three minutes in Wednesday's 82-80 FIBA World Cup win over Italy because she "wasn't feeling well," A...

Impact Melbourne grabbed a rebound before exiting the contest. Her next chance to play for Australia will come against Spain in the quarterfinals Thursday, though Brondello said she's uncertain whether the 24-year-old guard will be good to go by then.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet game Sunday Melbourne finished with eight points (4-5 FG), one rebound and three assists across 17 minutes in Australia's 87-71 FIBA World Cup victory over Turkey on Sunday.

Impact Melbourne hasn't had the most productive 2026 FIBA World Cup, averaging 9.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 20.3 minutes per contest in two appearances. Still, the 24-year-old is at least having her best WNBA campaign with the Storm in 2026, averaging 9.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists, all career highs, across 25.1 minutes per tilt in 39 regular-season games.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in defeat Melbourne had five points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 90-74 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Melbourne continues to function as a full-time starter for the Storm. Over her last 24 appearances (all starts), she has averaged 9.9 points, 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Johnson's 20-point game

Seattle hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Flau'jae Johnson scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 90-78 win over the Toronto Tempo

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

All-around effort in win Melbourne contributed 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 90-78 win over the Tempo.

Impact Melbourne put together a solid scoring effort while dishing out a game-high seven assists and a season-best six rebounds in the victory. She has scored in double figures in six of eight August tilts. Overall, the guard is averaging 9.7 points, 3.9 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 25.2 minutes across 38 games (30 starts).

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Flau'jae Johnson scores 20 points and the Storm beat the short-handed Tempo 90-78

Flau’jae Johnson scored 20 points, Dominique Malonga added 18 and the Seattle Storm beat the short-handed Toronto Tempo 90-78 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Scores 15 points in loss Melbourne finished with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and two steals over 27 minutes in Sunday's 92-70 loss to Dallas.

Impact Melbourne had another productive showing Sunday, ending with double-digit scoring for her third consecutive game and fifth in her last six appearances. The 24-year-old hasn't been a routine contributor for the Storm throughout the 2026 campaign, though she is still averaging 9.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists, all career highs, across 24.9 minutes in 37 regular-season games.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers scores 18 of her 32 in 1st quarter, Wings beat Storm 92-70

Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchis...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Fills up stat sheet in home loss Melbourne racked up 11 points (4-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block across 35 minutes during Sunday's 82-80 loss to the Sky.

Impact Melbourne wasn't terribly effective shooting inside the arc, but she made up for it by shooting well from distance. In addition, she managed to post healthy rebound and assist totals as well, and her plus-8 rating was second-best on the team to Ezi Magbegor, who finished with a plus-10. Melbourne is averaging 13.6 points per game in the past five outings, her most productive five-game stretch this season.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sky snap a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Storm

Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Natasha Cloud scored 20 points and the Chicago Sky ended a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Seattle...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Holly Winterburn scores season-high 20 and the Fire build early lead before holding off Storm 84-82

Holly Winterburn scored 18 of her career-high 20 points in the first half, Bridget Carleton had 14 points and nine rebounds, and the Portland Fire beat the Seattle Storm 84-82 to s...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 23 points Melbourne finished with 23 points (7-15 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block across 29 minutes in Saturday's 100-93 loss to Portland.

Impact Melbourne led Seattle in scoring and did much of her damage from beyond the arc, knocking down four triples on a team-high 12 attempts. She also handed out five assists, the second-best mark on the team, without committing a turnover. Melbourne helped Seattle make a late push after Portland had taken control of the contest, but the Storm couldn't complete the comeback and suffered their 11th consecutive defeat. The 23-year-old continues to carry a substantial offensive role and has enough scoring and playmaking responsibility to remain an appealing fantasy option.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Carleton has 24 points and the Fire beat the Storm 100-93

Bridget Carleton scored 24 points, including four 3-pointers, and the Portland Fire handed the Seattle Storm their 11th straight loss with a 100-93 victory Saturday night

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm again, extending Seattle's skid to 10

Breanna Stewart scored 28 points, Jonquel Jones added 14 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 92-86 on Wednesday night to complete...

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Sees 24 minutes in loss Melbourne closed with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and four assists across 24 minutes during Monday's 95-83 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Although she's been getting consistent workloads with minutes in the 20s, Melbourne's fantasy value remains modest. Across 31 games, she's averaging 8.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.9 steals in 24.1 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in loss Melbourne amassed four points (2-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 86-76 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Melbourne is trying to maintain her hold on a starting role in favor of Jordan Horston. She's been effective at doing so for the most part, averaging 9.5 points, 4.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 25.5 minutes per tilt while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor over her last 11 games.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Seattle visits Golden State on 9-game road slide

Seattle hosts Los Angeles following Johnson's 20-point game

Flau'jae Johnson scores 20 points and the Storm beat the short-handed Tempo 90-78

Paige Bueckers scores 18 of her 32 in 1st quarter, Wings beat Storm 92-70

Sky snap a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Storm

Holly Winterburn scores season-high 20 and the Fire build early lead before holding off Storm 84-82

Carleton has 24 points and the Fire beat the Storm 100-93

New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm again, extending Seattle's skid to 10