Katie Lou Samuelson - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared for action Friday Samuelson (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Portland.

Impact Samuelson was sidelined for the previous two games due to a right knee issue, though her absence from the injury report suggests she's ready to return Friday. Over her past 10 appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle plays Portland after Malonga's 26-point performance

Seattle hosts the Portland Fire after Dominique Malonga scored 26 points in the Seattle Storm's 97-88 win against the Chicago Sky

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Out again Monday Samuelson (knee) is listed as out for Monday's game versus Chicago.

Impact Samuelson will miss her second consecutive contest Monday, so her next opportunity to suit up will come Friday versus Portland. In the meantime, Jordan Horston, Zia Cooke and Awa Fam should see more action, especially with Flau'jae Johnson (ankle) also ruled out.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Samuelson (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Sky.

Impact Samuelson could miss a second straight game due to a right knee injury. If she is unable to play, Zia Cooke and Jordan Horston could see expanded roles.

AUGUST 10 • 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

Ruled out for Saturday Samuelson (knee) won't play Saturday in Portland.

Impact Samuelson will hit the sidelines after tweaking her knee during Wednesday's 92-86 loss to the Liberty, and for now, she should be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Sky. Zia Cooke and Jordan Horston will likely be asked to pick up the slack in Samuelson's absence.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Samuelson (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact Samuelson exited Wednesday's 92-86 loss to the Liberty and didn't return. Now, she is in danger of missing her first game since May. If Samuelson can't suit up Saturday versus the Fire, it could mean more minutes for Zia Cooke and Jordan Horston. Mackenzie Holmes and Taylor Thierry may also get involved after playing sparingly all season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

Won't return Wednesday Samuelson (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Liberty, Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN reports. She'll close with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt...

Impact Samuelson suffered a right knee injury in the third quarter that will keep her sidelined for the remainder of Wednesday's game. The Storm's next game is Saturday against the Fire, and should the veteran forward remain out, Mackenzie Holmes or Taylor Thierry could join the rotation in Samuelson's place.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Matches season high in boards Samuelson produced five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 105-95 loss to the Fever.

Impact Samuelson tied her season high in rebounds in an otherwise pedestrian performance. She's scored in double digits on a lone occasion this year, logging at least 20 minutes just once in her past 12 appearances.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 12 minutes in loss Samuelson finished Thursday's 89-78 loss to the Dream with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 FT) in 12 minutes.

Impact Samuelson remains off the fantasy radar for Seattle due to her low workloads. Through 18 games, she's averaging 3.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.7 minutes per contest.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Flau'jae Johnson scores 23 and the Storm beat the Sparks 82-64

Flau’jae Johnson scored 23 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 15 and the Seattle Storm beat the Los Angeles Sparks 82-64

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Plays season-low eight minutes Samuelson posted zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block over eight minutes during Thursday's 90-67 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Samuelson played a season-low eight minutes during Thursday's defeat, and she didn't have many opportunities to generate production. She's come off the bench in her last three appearances, averaging 1.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 12.7 minutes per game during that time.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Samuelson will come off the bench for Thursday's game versus the Liberty.

Impact Jade Melbourne (foot) is back and starting, so Samuelson will retreat to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Samuelson owns averages of 4.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Dallas Samuelson will start in Monday's game versus the Wings.

Impact With Jordan Horston (foot) and Jade Melbourne (foot) both sidelined for this contest, Samuelson will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season. The 29-year-old is coming off her best performance of the 2026 campaign in Saturday's 93-73 loss to Phoenix, finishing with seven points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals across a season-high 27 minutes.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 11 minutes Samuelson posted zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 94-89 loss to the Fire.

Impact Samuelson has played a very minor role for the Storm this season. In 10 appearances, she's averaging a mere 15.0 minutes with 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 20 minutes Samuelson closed with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 20 minutes during Monday's 101-91 loss to the Aces.

Impact The season-high 20 minutes were encouraging, given that Samuelson sat out the onset of the year while recovering from knee surgery. Over her first seven appearances, the 28-year-old has averaged 4.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 16.9 minutes per game while shooting only 34.5 percent from the floor.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Searching for consistency Samuelson finished Wednesday's 72-68 loss to the Mercury with three points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes.

Impact After starting the season on the shelf due to knee surgery, Samuelson is still looking to find her footing in 2026. Through her first five appearances, Samuelson has averaged just 4.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 15.8 minutes per game while shooting only 36.8 percent from the floor.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mabrey scores 18, Rice adds 17 as Tempo make first 31 FT attempts in 93-72 win over Storm

Marina Mabrey scored 18 points, rookie Kiki Rice scored 13 of her 17 in the second half and added a season-high four steals, and the Toronto Tempo beat the Seattle Storm 93-72

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Working way back from knee surgery Samuelson registered eight points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and two steals in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 78-64 loss to the Mystics.

Impact Samuelson is settling back into the lineup after missing the onset of the year due to last year's ACL surgery, logging at least 15 minutes in back-to-back games. Her presence could continue to cut into the playing time of Lexie Brown.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Samuelson (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Mystics.

Impact It appears that Samuelson will be available to make her regular-season debut Sunday. That said, she's been out since tearing her ACL in May of 2025, so Samuelson will likely have some heavy minutes restrictions in her return.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cooke leads Seattle against Washington after 25-point game

Seattle hosts the Washington Mystics after Zia Cooke scored 25 points in the Seattle Storm's 77-59 win over the Connecticut Sun

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Listed out for Friday Samuelson (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Connecticut.

Impact Samuelson continues to rehab from ACL surgery and remains without a timeline for a return. She can be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against Washington until further notice.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hiedeman leads Seattle against Connecticut after 20-point game

Seattle plays the Connecticut Sun after Natisha Hiedeman scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 80-78 loss to the Connecticut Sun

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Remains out for Wednesday Samuelson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Sun.

Impact Samuelson tore the ACL in her right knee in May 2025 and is still without a clear timetable for a return. Her next opportunity to play will come in Friday's rematch against Connecticut, though she can be considered doubtful for future contests until the Storm offer an update on her progress.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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