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Storm F Ezi Magbegor Tears ACL at Women’s World Cup
The Seattle Storm forward had averaged 6.9 points and 4.0 rebounds in 14 games before the knee injury.
- On Wednesday, Seattle Storm center Ezi Magbegor suffered a torn ACL while playing for Australia in the FIBA World Cup, sidelining her for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season.
- Magbegor sustained the injury with six minutes remaining in the first quarter of Wednesday's 82-80 victory against Italy after making contact with Italy's Lorela Cubaj.
- Before the season, the four-time WNBA All-Defensive selection signed a three-year, $3.75 million contract; this season she appeared in only 14 games due to a foot injury and facial fracture.
- Australia coach Sandy Brondello was unable to provide a definitive update on Magbegor's status after the win, though she noted it was a "good sign" Magbegor was able to walk.
- With an 8-32 record, Seattle is eliminated from the WNBA playoffs; the Storm will rely on emerging frontcourt talent Awa Fam and Dominique Malonga for the final four games.
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Storm F Ezi Magbegor tears ACL at Women’s World Cup
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) - Ezi Magbegor will miss the rest of the WNBA season after tearing her ACL while playing for Australia in the FIBA Women's World Cup, the Seattle Storm announced Thursday. Magbegor suffered the injury W...
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