Final Injury Report for Storm-Mercury: Will Monique Akoa Makani, Ezi Magbegor Play?
The Phoenix Mercury are at home Saturday afternoon as they host the Seattle Storm in a Western Conference matchup.
Phoenix enters Saturday's game with a 4-12 record after losing at home to the Las Vegas Aces Wednesday night.
In Wednesday's loss to the Aces, Kahleah Copper led the way for the Mercury as she recorded 26 points, four rebounds and three assists while Alyssa Thomas added 10 points, five rebounds and 11 assists of her own.
The Mercury will try to bounce back and end their four-game losing streak Saturday as they face off against a struggling Storm team at home.
Seattle enters Saturday's contest with a 3-13 record after losing on the road to the Portland Fire Wednesday night as their losing streak extended the nine games.
Dominique Malonga led the way for the Storm in Wednesday's loss as she ended the game with 28 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks while Natisha Hiedeman recorded 19 points, four rebounds and six assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday afternoon's matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Storm Injury Report: Will Ezi Magbegor Play?
The Storm have three players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including center Ezi Magbegor.
Seattle has ruled out Magbegor as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from a right foot injury.
Seattle Storm Game Status Report for Saturday's game @ Phoenix Mercury:
— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) June 20, 2026
- Jordan Horston – OUT (Right Foot Injury)
- Ezi Magbegor – OUT (Right Foot Injury)
- Taina Mair – OUT (Coach's Decision)#WNBA@ThePodiumFinish
The Storm have also ruled out Jordan Horston as she will miss her second consecutive contest with a right foot injury while Taina Mair is out due to a coach's decision.
Mercury Injury Report: Will Monique Akoa Makani, Sami Whitcomb Play?
The Mercury have three players listed on their injury report, including Monique Akoa Makani and Sami Whitcomb.
Phoenix has listed Akoa Makani as questionable due to a left hamstring injury and she is in danger of missing her first game since May 24.
The Phoenix Mercury have released their latest injury report ahead of tomorrow's home game against the Seattle Storm with the following:
— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) June 20, 2026
- Monique Akoa Makani (QUESTIONABLE- Hamstring)
- Jovana Nogić (OUT- Not With Team)
- Sami Whitcomb (OUT- Left knee anthroschopy) #WNBA…
The Mercury have ruled out Sami Whitcomb as she remains sidelined to begin the season while recovering from left knee surgery.
Jovana Nogic has also been ruled out as she will miss her first game of the season as she is away from the team.
Fans can catch Saturday afternoon's matchup between the Storm and Mercury from Phoenix at 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM.