Satou Sabally makes decision on future with Phoenix

Despite losing Diana Taurasi to retirement and Brittney Griner to the Atlanta Dream in free agency, the Phoenix Mercury surprised the league after making an inspired run to the WNBA Finals.

With Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb leading the charge, the Mercury showed that they were far from being a pushover.

While Phoenix was swept by the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals, fans were confident that the team could build on the momentum heading into this year.

Unfortunately, the Mercury may need to find a new weapon as Sabally has expressed her intention to leave, as reported by Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile.

“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,” said Costabile on X.

Losing the 27-year-old forward would be a huge blow to Phoenix, as she is clearly the squad’s best player. Last season, she averaged 16.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals.

It was her first stint with the Mercury after being traded by the Dallas Wings in a four-team deal that also involved the Connecticut Sun and the Indiana Fever. She agreed to a one-year contract worth $215,000.

The arrival of Sabally, a three-time All-Star, and Thomas, a six-time All-Star, cushioned the exit of Taurasi and Griner, as they formed a formidable duo in the frontcourt to lead the Mercury to the fourth seed.

If Sabally leaves, Phoenix can choose from the long list of big names in free agency to replace her, including A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, and Jonquel Jones, just to name a few.

Despite losing Diana Taurasi to retirement and Brittney Griner to the Atlanta Dream in free agency, the Phoenix Mercury surprised the league after making an inspired run to the WNBA Finals. With Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper, Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner, and Sami Whitcomb leading the charge, the Mercury showed that they were far from being a pushover.