All-Star Satou Sabally signs multiyear deal with Liberty

The 27-year-old forward was one of the most coveted free agents last offseason.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:06pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the dynamic movement and energy of a WNBA player driving to the hoop, with their face and jersey details blurred into unrecognizable brushstrokes.Sabally's signing with the Liberty adds another dynamic playmaker to the team's roster as they aim to contend for a WNBA title.NYC Today

Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multiyear contract with the New York Liberty, her agent Zack Miller of WME Basketball confirmed. Sabally, a three-time WNBA All-Star, led the Phoenix Mercury in scoring last season with 16.3 points per game and helped the team reach the WNBA Finals before suffering a concussion.

Why it matters

Sabally's move to the Liberty is a significant signing for the franchise as they look to build a championship contender. The 27-year-old forward is one of the league's top two-way players and will provide an immediate boost to the Liberty's lineup.

The details

Sabally averaged 16.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the Mercury last season, earning her third WNBA All-Star selection. In the playoffs, she upped her production to 19 points and 7 rebounds per game, but suffered a concussion in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals that caused her to miss the series finale.

  • Sabally was ruled out of participating in Unrivaled in January as she dealt with lingering symptoms from the concussion.
  • Sabally's new multiyear contract with the Liberty was announced on April 11, 2026.

The players

Satou Sabally

A 27-year-old forward who has been a three-time WNBA All-Star, most recently with the Phoenix Mercury.

Zack Miller

Sabally's agent and a partner at WME Basketball.

New York Liberty

The WNBA franchise that Sabally has signed a multiyear deal with.

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What they’re saying

“Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty, her agent Zack Miller of WME Basketball told ESPN's Shams Charania, Alexa Philippou and Kendra Andrews.”

— Zack Miller, Sabally's agent

What’s next

Sabally will join the Liberty and look to help the team contend for a WNBA championship in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Sabally's move to the Liberty is a major coup for the franchise as they aim to build a title-contending roster. The 27-year-old All-Star will provide an immediate boost to the Liberty's lineup and help the team take the next step towards competing for a WNBA championship.