Mercury star Satou Sabally not expected to re-sign, per reports
One of the Phoenix Mercury's top players is expected to not return for the 2026 season.
Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally is not expected to return for a second season with the team, per Front Office Sports' Annie Costabile. Sabally, who is an unrestricted free agent, is set to have meetings with multiple teams starting on Wednesday, April 8, when negotiations open. Sabally will be able to sign a new contract on Saturday, April 11.
Satou Sabally is not expected to re-sign with the Mercury, multiple sources tell me. Meetings with multiple teams are anticipated over the coming days when negotiations open up tomorrow. — Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) April 8, 2026 Sabally was an integral part of the Mercury's run to the 2025 WNBA Finals in her first season in Phoenix.
In the Finals, she averaged 21. 7 points before suffering a concussion during Game 3 and missing Game 4. The 27-year-old formed a Big 3 with Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas, averaging 16.
3 points, 5. 9 rebounds, 2. 5 assists and 1.