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Final Injury Report for Valkyries-Storm: Will Ezi Magbegor Play?

The Seattle Storm are at home Friday night as they host the Golden State Valkyries in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

Seattle enters Friday's game with a 3-11 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Sparks Wednesday night.

 Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

In Wednesday's loss to the Sparks, Flaue'jae Johnson led the way for the Storm as she recorded 14 points, 12 rebounds and six assists while Dominique Malonga added 15 points and seven rebounds of her own.

The Storm will try to bounce back and end their seven-game losing streak Friday as they face off against the Valkyries in a tough home matchup.

Golden State enters Friday's contest with a 7-5 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury at home Tuesday night.

 Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton (22) Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Veronica Burton led the way for the Valkyries in Tuesday's victory as she ended the game with 25 points, three rebounds and eight assists while Gabby Williams recorded 25 points and four rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night's matchup, one may be without one of their key players due to injury.

Valkyries Injury Report

The Valkyries have only one player listed on their injury report for Friday as they have ruled out center Iliana Rupert.

 Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert (12) David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Golden State Valkyries center Iliana Rupert (12) David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Golden State has ruled out Rupert as she will miss the remainder of the season due to her pregnancy.

Storm Injury Report: Will Ezi Magbegor Play?

The Storm have two players listed on their injury report for Friday, including forward Ezi Magbegor.

 Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
Seattle Storm forward Ezi Magbegor (13) Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Seattle has ruled out Magbegor as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a foot injury and there is still no timetable for her return.

The Storm have also ruled out Taina Mair due to a coach's decision as Seattle continues to preserve her eligibility under her developmental contract.

Fans can catch Friday night's matchup between the Valkyries and Storm from Seattle at 10:00 p.m. ET on ION.

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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

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