Satou Sabally reportedly won't return to Mercury in WNBA free agency
Satou Sabally reportedly won't return to Mercury in WNBA free agency
Meghan L. Hall, USA TODAYWed, April 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC
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Forward Satou Sabally reportedly won't re-sign with the Phoenix Mercury in WNBA free agency.
Per a Front Office Sports report, Satou Sabally, a free agent who spent the 2025 season with Phoenix, is not expected to return. It's not immediately clear why Sabally is moving on.
Sabally was traded to the franchise in February 2025 as part of a three-team trade between Phoenix, the Dallas Wings, and Indiana Fever. The trade, one of the biggest in WNBA free agency, was part of a concerted effort to acquire Sabally and forward Alyssa Thomas as part of a Big Three with guard Kahleah Copper.
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Before joining Phoenix, Sabally requested a trade from the Wings, telling reporters, "I’m working with (the Wings) to find a next home for me. I’ve already played my last game in Dallas.” The veteran forward emphasized she was looking for a franchise that prioritized women's sports and resources.
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The veteran forward joined Phoenix after a five-year stint in Dallas, where she was two-time All-Star, first-team All-WNBA and won WNBA Most Improved Player award in 2023. Sabally, who added another All-Star nod to her resume last season, started 39 games for Phoenix, averaging 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game on 40.4% shooting from the field.
The Mercury had a 27-17 regular-season record and advance to WNBA Finals. Sabally suffered a concussion in Game 3 of the Finals and had to sit out the rest of the series. The Aces won the WNBA Finals, 4-0, to secure their third title in franchise history.
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