Satou Sabally still finding her Liberty groove after surprising Mercury split
Satou Sabally is adjusting to her new role with the New York Liberty after parting ways with the Phoenix Mercury. She emphasized the importance of being in an environment that supports her growth. Despite her successful tenure with the Mercury, Sabally felt it was time to move on for her own well-being.
- ▪Satou Sabally signed a two-year, $1.67 million deal with the New York Liberty after leaving the Phoenix Mercury.
- ▪She led the Mercury in scoring last season and played a crucial role in their playoff run.
- ▪Sabally was surprised when the Mercury chose not to core her, making her an unrestricted free agent.
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WNBA New York Liberty Satou Sabally still finding her Liberty groove after surprising Mercury split By Madeline Kenney Published May 27, 2026, 7:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Liberty forward Satou Sabally said she doesn’t like to dwell on the past. She’s worked to become the type of person who can stay present. But with Sabally facing her former team, the Phoenix Mercury, Wednesday for the first time since their mutual split this past offseason, the 6-foot-4 unicorn was asked to reflect on the road that eventually led her to New York. 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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