Ex-Liberty star Nyara Sabally gets warm welcome in bittersweet Barclays Center return with Tempo
Nyara Sabally returned to the Barclays Center for a game against her former team, the New York Liberty, receiving a warm welcome from the crowd. Sabally, who now plays for the Toronto Tempo, scored 11 points in the game, which the Liberty won 97-82. Despite the bittersweet nature of her return, Sabally expressed happiness about her new role and the opportunity to lead her team.
- ▪Nyara Sabally received a warm welcome during her return to the Barclays Center.
- ▪She scored 11 points and contributed six rebounds and three assists in the game.
- ▪Sabally's sister, Satou, was recently signed by the Liberty, allowing for a brief reunion.
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WNBA New York Liberty Ex-Liberty star Nyara Sabally gets warm welcome in bittersweet Barclays Center return with Tempo By Bridget Reilly Published June 4, 2026, 12:33 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Nyara Sabally had it all. She was playing for the city where she was born and played a big role in helping bring New York its first WNBA championship in 2024. Her mom always said that both she and her sister, Satou, would play in the city one day. We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA.
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