Sami Whitcomb to miss entire WNBL27 season

It follows her World Cup withdrawal over knee soreness

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

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Sami Whitcomb to miss the upcoming WNBL27 season ❤️‍🩹 Read more: https://t.co/l7QFxKTYG8 https://t.co/KJn8sIgims

What happened: Sami Whitcomb will sit out the upcoming WNBL27 campaign.

Why it matters: WNBL27 opens Oct. 15, leaving fewer than seven weeks before tipoff. The decision follows Whitcomb’s World Cup withdrawal before the Sept. 4 opener.

By the numbers: Whitcomb made 14 WNBA appearances in 2026, averaging 4.9 points, 2.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds.

What to watch: Attention turns to any corresponding roster move before the Oct. 15 season opener.

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