Overview
- Seattle said Monday that Magbegor will miss the start of the season and be sidelined at least six to eight weeks, with a progress update to follow.
- She injured her right foot during FIBA World Cup qualifying in Istanbul after three games and then missed Australia’s final two games.
- Before the setback she averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists for the Opals in that tournament.
- Magbegor re-signed last week on a three-year deal after a core designation, a WNBA tag that lets a team keep a top free agent.
- General manager Talisa Rhea calls her the team’s defensive anchor, which signals a major short-term hit to Seattle’s rim protection and frontcourt depth.