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Seattle Storm Forward Ezi Magbegor Will Miss 6 to 8 Weeks with a Right Foot Injury
The Storm said the 26-year-old All-Star will be reevaluated in 6 to 8 weeks after hurting her foot in FIBA World Cup qualifying.
- On Monday, the Seattle Storm announced that forward Ezi Magbegor will be sidelined for at least six to eight weeks because of a right foot injury sustained during international play.
- Magbegor, 26, sustained the injury while playing for Australia in the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament in Istanbul, Turkey, where she averaged 14.7 points and 5.3 rebounds.
- Storm general manager Talisa Rhea called Magbegor one of the league's most "impactful two-way players," praising her "growth and the way she's expanding her game."
- Her absence disrupts the Storm's preparations for the 2026 season opener at Climate Pledge Arena, as training camp began on April 19.
- The franchise faces a rebuilding phase after losing starters Brittney Sykes and Nneka Ogwumike during free agency, compounding challenges as the team integrates new veterans and rookies.
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Storm's Ezi Magbegor out at least six weeks with foot injury
Ezi Magbegor suffered a right-foot injury while playing for Australia in the 2026 FIBA world cup qualifiers, the team announced on Monday. The Storm added that updates on the forward's status will be made available in six to eight weeks.
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