Mackenzie Holmes - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Buried on depth chart Holmes recorded three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in three minutes during Sunday's 90-74 loss to Los Angeles.

Impact Barring injuries to Seattle's frontcourt, fantasy managers would probably be wise to leave Holmes on waiver wires in the majority of leagues. She hasn't tallied double-digit minutes since way back on June 8 in Las Vegas, appearing in just 12 of the Storm's last 27 games.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in two minutes Holmes recorded zero points (0-1 FG) and one assist in two minutes during Sunday's 82-80 loss to the Sky.

Impact Holmes remains on the fringe of the rotation for Seattle. Unless there are some changes, she can be safely left on the waiver wire.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes Tuesday Holmes finished Tuesday's 105-95 loss to the Fever with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one steal over five minutes.

Impact Holmes picked up a few minutes in Dominique Malonga's (back) absence Tuesday, but she went unused in each of Seattle's prior four contests. Holmes appears to be well off the fantasy radar.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to three minutes in loss Holmes had two points (1-1 FG) and three rebounds in three minutes during Sunday's 84-79 loss to Washington.

Impact Holmes continues to be used sparingly by the Storm. Across 21 appearances this season, she's averaging 10.9 minutes with 3.0 points and 3.2 rebounds on 57.5 percent shooting from the field.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role in win Holmes closed with one point (1-2 FT) in one minute during Saturday's 105-90 win over the Dream.

Impact Holmes didn't appear in either of the Storm's last two games, and she didn't see much playing time Saturday despite Seattle securing a comfortable victory. The 24-year-old has made 18 appearances off the bench to begin her second season with the Storm, averaging 3.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Holmes amassed one rebound and one block over seven minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Holmes is really struggling for fantasy relevance, which appears to have gone hand-in-hand with the recent emergence of Awa Fam as well as the return of Dominique Malonga. Holmes has averaged just 2.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.4 minutes per game in her last six appearances.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Matches team high in boards Holmes ended with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 72-68 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Holmes provided a full stat line Wednesday, also tying the team high in rebounds. Over her first 11 appearances (no starts), Holmes has averaged 4.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 15.9 minutes per game while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles Holmes finished Wednesday's 78-64 loss to the Mystics with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 20 minutes.

Impact Holmes hauled in double-digit rebounds for the first time this season. Across eight appearances, she holds averages of 5.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals on 57.7 percent shooting from the field.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Austin has 18 points and 13 rebounds as Mystics beat Storm 78-64

Shakira Austin had 18 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, Michaela Onyenwere made her season debut and finished with 14 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm...

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Burke's three-point play in final seconds leads Sun to 1st win of the season, 80-78 over the Storm

Kennedy Burke scored 15 points and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 2.8 seconds left, Charlisse Leger-Walker scored a career-high 16 points, and Connecticut beat the Seat...

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Scores career-high 18 points Holmes recorded 18 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 80-78 loss to the Sun.

Impact Holmes blew past her previous career high of five points, and she did so with remarkable efficiency, missing just two shots in her 26 minutes off the bench. Holmes also set a new career high in blocks, and she'll look to keep it going in Friday's rematch with the Sun.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MAY 11 • 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

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Austin has 18 points and 13 rebounds as Mystics beat Storm 78-64

Burke's three-point play in final seconds leads Sun to 1st win of the season, 80-78 over the Storm

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

Seattle Storm sign forward Mackenzie Holmes