Satou Sabally is heading to New York in 2026 after agreeing to a multiyear deal with the Liberty, delivering one of the biggest headlines in WNBA free agency.
Sabally entered the offseason as one of the top available players, and New York moved quickly to land her. The three-time All-Star joins a Liberty core that already includes Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones, with Jones also agreeing to a new multiyear deal this week.
The fit is clear: Sabally gives New York another versatile frontcourt option who can create off the dribble, stretch the floor, and defend multiple positions. And at 6-foot-4, she adds size without sacrificing pace.
She is also coming off one of the strongest seasons of her career in Phoenix. The 27-year-old led the Mercury in scoring with 16.3 points per game while averaging 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals across 39 regular-season appearances.
Sabally leveled up in the WNBA playoffs, averaging 19.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 10 postseason games to help Phoenix oust both New York and Minnesota. She subsequently helped the franchise reach its first WNBA Finals birth since 2021 before suffering a concussion in the last game of the series.
The move carries another layer. Sabally is additionally reuniting with former Oregon teammate Sabrina Ionescu. The pair helped lead the Ducks to the program's first Final Four in 2019 before becoming the top two picks in the 2020 WNBA Draft.
How Satou Sabally Fits Into New York's 2026 WNBA Season
The Liberty are still operating in must-win mode after taking the 2024 title before falling short of another WNBA Finals run last season. With the signing, Sabally gives New York yet another proven All-Star as the team continues shaping one of the deepest rosters heading into the 2026 WNBA season.
