Satou Sabally reportedly turns the page on time with Phoenix Mercury
May 23, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) during the second half against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will lose a key piece this offseason, as Satou Sabally is not expected to return to the Valley in 2026, according to Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile. Jul 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) shoots over Dallas Wings center Luisa Geiselsoder (18) during the second half at College Park Center.
Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Sabally played only one season with the Mercury, coming in from the Dallas Wings before the 2025 season. She, along with Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, came to be known as the club’s “Big Three” with all three players using their presence on both sides of the ball to push Phoenix to a Finals run last year. Though they couldn’t achieve their final goal, Sabally’s contributions changed what was supposed to be a rebuild year into a playoff-level team.
Oct 5, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) drives the ball against Megan Gustafson (17) during the second quarter of game two of the 2025 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Through 39 games in the desert, the forward averaged 16. 3 points, 5.
9 rebounds and 2. 5 assists. She also earned All-Star honors, though she didn’t participate due to injury.
During the Finals, Sabally also suffered a concussion during Game 3 against the Las Vegas Aces, where she was ruled out for the rest of the series, including for Unrivaled during this offseason. Sep 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) reacts after a shot against the Los Angeles Sparks during the second half of a WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.