Seattle Storm signs All-Star Ezi Magbegor to a one-year contract extension

SEATTLE – The Seattle Storm have signed forward Ezi Magbegor to a contract extension, locking up the All-Star who currently leads the WNBA in blocks per game through the 2025 season.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the team on Tuesday. Magbegor is averaging 13.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and three blocks per game entering her fifth season with Seattle.

Magbegor, who would be a free agent after this season, said it was a relief to have her situation sorted out for at least another year. But she said part of signing a one-year extension had to do with the possibility of the salary cap going up in 2026.

“I think that’s always something in the back of your mind. I feel like a year is a smart decision for me, but also for the organization,” said Magbegor.

Magbegor was a first-round pick by Seattle in 2019, but didn’t make her WNBA debut until 2020. She has been named second team all-WNBA defensive team twice and last year was an All-Star for the first time in her career. career.

“Ezi is a star in this league, a core part of this team and our championship pursuit, and we are excited to have her remain in Seattle,” Seattle General Manager Talisa Rhea said.

The 24-year-old has also made a key contribution for Australia in qualifying for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris and was the tournament MVP for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Brazil earlier this year.

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