Mackenzie Holmes - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Sees extended run Holmes chipped in five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 23 minutes during Sunday's 89-82 win over the Sun.

Impact After seeing 11 minutes on Opening Night, Holmes played a key role off the bench Sunday. With Ezi Magbegor (foot) still sidelined, it's clear that Holmes is going to have a big opportunity to carve out a nice role in Seattle.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact off bench Holmes generated eight points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 21 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 91-81 preseason win over the Fire.

Impact Holmes was active on the boards while providing a physical interior presence alongside Dominique Malonga. The former Indiana standout signed with Seattle as a free agent this offseason and figures to be a key part of the frontcourt rotation, especially with Ezi Magbegor (foot) expected to miss extended time and Awa Fam still overseas.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Seattle Holmes agreed to a training camp contract with the Storm on Saturday.

Impact Holmes missed the 2024 campaign after undergoing knee surgery and played a minor role in 2025. Over 10 regular-season appearances for Seattle last season, she averaged 1.0 points and 0.9 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per showing.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Receives qualifying offer The Storm extended a reserved qualifying offer to Holmes on Tuesday.

Impact After missing her rookie season due to knee surgery, Holmes made her WNBA debut with the Storm in 2025. However, she wasn't a consistent part of the rotation, averaging 1.0 points and 0.9 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game over 10 regular-season appearances. She'll return to Seattle in 2026, but increased playing time isn't guaranteed.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Forward showcases talent Storm fans rarely got to see in the 2025 season Mackenzie Holmes didn’t get to play much with the Storm this season. She has a much bigger role in Australia.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Doesn't play in season-ending loss Holmes didn't play in Thursday's 74-73 Game 3 loss to the Aces.

Impact Holmes missed her entire rookie season after undergoing knee surgery, but she made her WNBA debut with the Storm in 2025. However, she wasn't a consistent part of the rotation, averaging 1.0 points and 0.9 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game over 10 regular-season appearances. Holmes will be a reserved player during the offseason, and she'll likely have to compete for an Opening Night roster spot ahead of the 2026 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees six minutes in win Holmes chipped in zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound over six minutes during Monday's 101-85 victory over the Sun.

Impact Holmes finished scoreless for the fourth consecutive game and continues to be an afterthought in fantasy formats. In seven total appearances, she's yet to eclipse seven minutes.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays four minutes in loss Holmes produced one steal over four minutes during Tuesday's 87-63 loss to the Wings.

Impact Holmes made just her fifth appearance of the season due to the lopsided score. She has averaged just 4.6 minutes per contest this season and has a total of four points to her name.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees two minutes Holmes posted no counting stats in two minutes during Sunday's 79-70 victory over the Liberty.

Impact This was Holmes' fourth appearance of the season for the Storm. She remains well off the fantasy radar with a total of 19 minutes played this campaign.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ogwumike scores 26, Williams has 8 steals for Storm record in 98-67 win over Sparks

Nneka Ogwumike scored a season-high 26 points on 12-of-16 shooting and Gabby Williams set a club record for steals as the Seattle Storm coasted past the injury-plagued Los Angeles...

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Storm sign forward Mackenzie Holmes

The Seattle Storm have announced they signed free agent forward Mackenzie Holmes to their active roster

JUNE 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning to Seattle Holmes signed a contract with the Storm on Monday.

Impact Holmes was selected by the Storm in the third round of the 2024 WNBA Draft, but she missed her entire rookie season due to a knee injury and was waived by Seattle ahead of the 2025 regular season after spending training camp with the team. However, she'll rejoin the Seattle frontcourt to provide additional depth behind Nneka Ogwumike, Ezi Magbegor and Gabby Williams. Holmes played five collegiate seasons at Indiana and averaged 17.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Storm The Storm waived Holmes on Monday.

Impact The Storm also waived Brianna Fraser and Serena Sundell. Holmes was selected in the third round of the 2024 WNBA Draft, but she didn't make her WNBA debut last year while recovering from knee surgery. She had a strong showing in Sunday's 79-59 preseason win over Connecticut, finishing with nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and three blocks over 21 minutes.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced showing off bench in win Holmes contributed nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and three blocks over 21 minutes in Sunday's 79-59 preseason win over Connecticut.

Impact Holmes made the most of her time off the bench in Sunday's preseason battle, leading all bench players in scoring and rebounds while recording a team-high trio of steals in a well-balanced outing. Holmes, who missed the entire 2024 season with a knee injury, will have the opportunity to showcase her talents and potential over the preseason as she tries to claim a final roster spot in Seattle.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Holmes (knee) is not on the injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Sun, Jasmine Harper of Winsidr reports.

Impact Holmes has yet to make her WNBA debut after missing the entire 2024 season while recovering from a knee surgery. She'll have the chance to show what he can do in preseason with an eye toward competing for a roster spot ahead of the start of the regular season.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Storm sign Mackenzie Holmes, Zia Cooke, Brianna Fraser 2024 draft pick Holmes returns to Seattle after missing last season due to injury; Cooke, Fraser given training-camp contracts

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

No. 14 Indiana frustrates Caitlin Clark en route to 86-69 win over No. 4 Iowa

Sara Scalia scored 25 and Mackenzie Holmes added 24 in No. 14 Indiana's 86-69 upset over the Hawkeyes on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

No. 14 Indiana frustrates Caitlin Clark en route to 86-69 win over No. 4 Iowa

Mackenzie Holmes hits a spin move and secures the and-1 in Indiana's 71-57 win over Tennessee

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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Ogwumike scores 26, Williams has 8 steals for Storm record in 98-67 win over Sparks

Seattle Storm sign forward Mackenzie Holmes

No. 14 Indiana frustrates Caitlin Clark en route to 86-69 win over No. 4 Iowa

Mackenzie Holmes hits a spin move and secures the and-1 in Indiana's 71-57 win over Tennessee