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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

Connecticut takes on Seattle, seeks to end 5-game skid

Connecticut heads into the matchup with Seattle after losing five in a row

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Samuelson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Fever.

Impact Samuelson tore the ACL in her right knee in May 2025 and is without a definitive timetable for a return. Her next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Sun.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Samuelson (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Tempo.

Impact Samuelson is not ready to make her season debut while recovering from right knee surgery. She has no clear timetable for a return ahead of Sunday's matchup with Indiana.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle visits Toronto after Mabrey's 27-point game

Toronto plays the Seattle Storm after Marina Mabrey scored 27 points in the Toronto Tempo's 68-65 loss to the Washington Mystics

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Out for Sunday Samuelson (knee) won't play Sunday in Connecticut, Roberta Rodrigues of Beta Basket reports.

Impact Samuelson is still rehabbing from knee surgery and doesn't have an official timetable to return. Until the Storm updates her rehab status, she should be viewed as week to week.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut hosts Seattle following Malonga's 21-point performance

Seattle visits the Connecticut Sun after Dominique Malonga scored 21 points in the Storm's 91-80 loss to the Golden State Valkyries

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Sitting for season opener Samuelson (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Valkyries, Madisyn Cunningham of Winsidr reports.

Impact Samuelson is continuing her rehab from a torn right ACL suffered in May of 2025. She remains without a timetable for a return at this point, though her next opportunity to debut in 2026 will arrive Sunday against Connecticut.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle hosts Golden State to start season

The Seattle Storm start the season at home against the Golden State Valkyries

MAY 7 • Associated Press

No timetable for return Samuelson (knee) has no timetable for a return to action, Roberta Rodrigues of Beta Basket reports.

Impact Samuelson re-signed with the Storm this offseason after missing the entire 2025 campaign due to a torn right ACL suffered in practice, an injury she is still working back from. In 2024 with the Fever, the forward averaged 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.2 minutes across 37 regular-season appearances. When healthy, she'll look to compete for a starting role in Seattle, though it remains unclear whether she will be ready for the start of the regular season.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Seattle Samuelson and the Storm agreed to terms on a contract Sunday.

Impact Samuelson missed the entire 2025 season due to a torn ACL in her right knee, but she should be available for the start of training camp. She appeared in 37 regular-season games (15 starts) for the Fever in 2024, averaging 4.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 threes over 18.2 minutes per contest. Samuelson will be competing against Mackenzie Holmes and Jordan Horston (knee) for a spot in the Storm's starting lineup alongside Ezi Magbegor.

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

Aces, Storm set for winner-take-all game 3

The Las Vegas Aces host the Seattle Storm in game three of the first round of the WNBA playoffs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Wilson, Aces to face Ogwumike, Storm on Tuesday

Las Vegas will travel to play the Seattle Storm

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Las Vegas Aces to host the Seattle Storm Sunday

A'ja Wilson and the Aces will play host to the Seattle Storm

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State visits Seattle after Ogwumike's 20-point performance

Seattle hosts the Golden State Valkyries after Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 84-76 loss to the New York Liberty

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

New York visits Seattle on 5-game road slide

New York looks to break its five-game road losing streak with a victory against Seattle

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle plays Los Angeles after Ogwumike's 20-point game

Seattle hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points in the Seattle Storm's 79-69 win over the Chicago Sky

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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