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WNBA Rookie Nika Muhl Suffers Knee Injury in Turkish League Debut

Seattle Storm's Nika Muhl was stretchered off the court after injuring her knee during a postponed SuperCup Women title game in Turkey.

  • Nika Muhl, a rookie for the Seattle Storm, sustained a left knee injury while playing for Besiktas in the FIBA SuperCup Women title game against Fenerbahce.
  • The game, initially disrupted by fans throwing fireworks, was postponed and resumed the next day when Muhl was injured.
  • Muhl, a former UConn standout, had 11 points, 9 assists, and 3 rebounds before her injury occurred in the third quarter.
  • Her Seattle teammate, Gabby Williams, who played for the opposing team, was seen consoling Muhl after the incident.
  • Fenerbahce won the game 79-63, with Williams earning the MVP title, as concerns remain about the extent of Muhl's injury.
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