The Seattle Storm says forward/center Ezi Magbegor suffered a torn right anterior cruciate ligament during Australia’s qualifying final against Italy in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
The club’s update says the injury occurred Wednesday and that Magbegor will miss the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season. Seattle did not describe the play, announce a treatment plan or provide a recovery timetable, saying that additional information would be released when available.
What the Storm confirmed
The injury was sustained while Magbegor was playing for Australia, not in a Storm game. Seattle identified the injured ligament as her right ACL and made a definitive statement about the current WNBA season, but did not address her availability beyond it.
That leaves important medical details undisclosed. The team has not said whether Magbegor will undergo surgery, when any procedure might take place or when she could return to basketball activity.
The 2026 season context
Magbegor had appeared in 14 games for Seattle after earlier time missed with a foot injury and facial fracture. The Storm listed averages of 6.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 39.8% from the field.
The club also described her as a four-time WNBA All-Defensive selection. Its reference to the earlier foot injury and facial fracture supplies context for the season, but it does not establish any connection between those absences and the new ACL injury.
The verified takeaway
Seattle’s announcement establishes the injury, the setting and the immediate consequence: Magbegor suffered a torn right ACL in Australia’s qualifying final against Italy and will not return this WNBA season.
Further reporting on treatment or a longer-term timetable should wait for new information from Magbegor or the club rather than be inferred from the diagnosis.