WNBA All-Star Ezi Magbegor has sustained a right foot injury while playing overseas, likely missing the start of the 2026 WNBA season. The Seattle Storm announced an update on her recovery will be provided in 6-8 weeks.
Key points
Ezi Magbegor injured her right foot
Injury occurred during FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Seattle Storm announced the injury
Magbegor likely to miss start of 2026 WNBA season
Update on her recovery expected in 6-8 weeks
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WNBA All-Star suffers foot injury playing overseas weeks before season
On Monday, the Seattle Storm announced the forward/center suffered a right foot injury while playing for Australia during the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkey. A timeline for Mabegor's return was not immediately available. Per the team, an update on her progress should be made available in 6-8 weeks.
Magbegor's injury comes at a time of major change for the franchise and weeks before the start of the new season.
Training camp for the Storm began on April 19, and Seattle's first preseason game is April 25 (8 p.m. ET), against the Golden State Valkyries. The Storm open the 2026 season at home, hosting Golden State at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle (10 p.m. ET).
2026: Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings (Connecticut)
2025: Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings (Connecticut)
Q&A
What injury did Ezi Magbegor suffer while playing overseas?
Ezi Magbegor suffered a right foot injury while competing in the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers.
When is Ezi Magbegor expected to return to play?
Ezi Magbegor is likely to miss the start of the 2026 WNBA season, with an update on her recovery expected in 6-8 weeks.
Which team does Ezi Magbegor play for in the WNBA?
Ezi Magbegor plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.
What event was Ezi Magbegor participating in when she got injured?
Ezi Magbegor was playing for Australia during the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkey.
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