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Storm get unfortunate Ezi Magbegor injury update before 2026 season
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The Seattle Storm will be without Ezi Magbegor to begin the 2026 WNBA season after the team announced Monday that the forward suffered a right foot injury during international play.
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Magbegor sustained the injury while representing Australia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers in early March. The team said it will provide an update on her status after six to eight weeks, as reported by Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The injury sidelines her for at least the early portion of the season.
"Injuries are unfortunate, but I'm feeling good," Magbegor said, per Philippou. "It's nice to be back here in Seattle and with the team. That was something that I really wanted to do, and just be back here for the start of training camp and be able to support the team for the next few weeks."
The 26-year-old missed the final two games of the qualifying tournament after being injured three games into the event. Her absence is a significant setback for Seattle, which is already navigating roster turnover after losing its top five scorers from last season in free agency.
Magbegor was the Storm's top returning contributor across several categories, averaging eight points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. A four-time All-Defensive Team selection, she has been a cornerstone of Seattle's frontcourt since emerging as a full-time starter in 2022.
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"It's my first time I've been injured for that amount of time," Magbegor said. "And so just kind of finding ways to still be part of the team from the sideline. I'm still working to just get back in those six to eight weeks. So just taking it day by day, working with the medical team here."
Magbegor recently signed a three-year deal to remain in Seattle after being core-designated in free agency.
