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This Is What Happens When You Underachieve': Lexie Hull Faces Harsh Criticism as Fever-Liberty Trade Proposal Involving Satou Sabally Emerges

With the disappointing ending the Indiana Fever had to their season, there is every indication that roster changes are coming in the offseason. And while the season is not even officially over yet, speculation about some of those changes has already begun to circulate, with a potential Lexie Hull trade among the scenarios being discussed.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / October 6

WNBA Star Makes Career Move 1 Month After Unfortunate Announcement

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally played in just 13 games in the 2026 season due to a head injury. She last played against the Las Vegas Aces on June 23, during which she suffered a concussion.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Unrivaled Announces Signing of Satou Sabally, Kiki Rice & More on Multi-Year Deal Hours After Landing New Investor

Unrivaled completed its 48-player roster hours after securing a major investor. The league has wasted little time building towards its third season, and

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New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / September 4

New York Liberty Announce 2 Moves After Unfortunate WNBA News

After losing Satou Sabally for the rest of the season, the New York Liberty made two roster moves as they prepare for the WNBA playoffs. The Liberty announced on Thursday that Sabally will miss the remainder of the campaign due to her head injury.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Concern Pours In for WNBA Star After Unfortunate News

New York Liberty star Satou Sabally has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the WNBA season as a result of the head injury she suffered last June.

New York Liberty News / Field Level Media / September 3

Liberty's Satou Sabally (concussion) out for rest of 2026

New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the regular season and the postseason, taking the time off to recover from a head injury suffered on June 23 in a game against the Las Vegas Aces, the team said Thursday.

New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / August 29

Liberty HC Provides Update On Satou Sabally’s Mental Health 2 Weeks After Her Indefinite Leave Due to Lingering Head Injuries

Satou Sabally’s return to the court remains surrounded by uncertainty. Now, two weeks after the forward stepped away from the New York Liberty indefinitely, head coach Chris DeMarco offered an encouraging update about how she’s handling the most difficult part of her season.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 20

WNBA Star Announces Unfortunate World Cup Decision

New York Liberty star Satou Sabally has been sidelined for nearly two months now because of issues surrounding her concussion. As a result, the German star won’t be able to join the national team for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in September.

New York Liberty News / EssentiallySports / August 19

'Incredibly Hard for Me': Satou Sabally Makes Heartbreaking Decision Days Before FIBA World Cup Amid Concussion Recovery

This season has simply been the hardest for Satou Sabally. The German national has been one of the WNBA’s leading frontcourt players for a few years now, but her seventh season came to a stop with a concussion, which has also hindered her from fulfilling her obligation to her national team.

New York Liberty News / HITC / August 14

Chris DeMarco confirms that Satou Sabally will take a break from the WNBA

New York Liberty coach Chris DeMarco has confirmed that Satou Sabally will be taking a break from the WNBA in order to focus on her health. Sabally hasn’t played for the Liberty since 23 June when she suffered a concussion-related injury against the Las Vegas Aces.

New York Liberty News / The Spun / August 14

Satou Sabally Stepping Away From WNBA To Deal With Scary Injury

It was announced on Thursday that three-time WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally is stepping away from the New York Liberty to take care of her health. Sabally hasn't played for the Liberty since suffering a concussion on June 23 against the Las Vegas Aces.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13

WNBA Injury Concerns Mount With Troubling Updates on Kiki Rice and Satou Sabally

With the playoffs fast approaching, teams like the New York Liberty are looking to maintain their rhythm as they try to finish in a favorable seeding position, while others like the Toronto Tempo are searching for any kind of late push, or at least a way to avoid one of the worst inaugural seasons in league history.

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Final Injury Report for Sparks-Liberty: Will Monique Akoa Makani, Satou Sabally Play?

The Los Angeles Sparks are on the road Thursday night as they travel to take on the New York Liberty in an interconference matchup. Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game with a 12-20 record after losing at home to the Phoenix Mercury Tuesday night.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Final Injury Report for Liberty-Fever: Will Caitlin Clark, Satou Sabally Play?

The Indiana Fever are at home Tuesday night as they host the New York Liberty in an Eastern Conference showdown. Indiana enters Tuesday’s game with a 20-12 record after defeating the Chicago Sky on the road Saturday afternoon.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Final Injury Report for Storm-Liberty: Will Leonie Fiebich, Satou Sabally Play?

The New York Liberty are at home Wednesday night as they host the Seattle Storm in an interconference matchup. New York enters Wednesday’s game with an 18-13 record after defeating Seattle at home Monday night.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / August 3

Final Injury Report for Storm-Liberty: Will Satou Sabally, Leonie Fiebich Play?

The New York Liberty are at home Monday night as they host the Seattle Storm in an interconference matchup. New York enters Monday’s game with a 17-13 record after defeating the Phoenix Mercury on the road Saturday afternoon.

WNBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 12

Satou Sabally Powers New York Liberty to Shut Down Atlanta Dream’s Commissioner’s Cup Hopes

One of the most shocking offseason moves was Satou Sabally’s addition to the New York Liberty. While her addition made the Liberty team favorites for the championship again, her production in the first game on return was not very encouraging.

Phoenix Mercury News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 27

Satou Sabally's 'Own Protection' Explanation for Mercury Exit Raises Eyebrows

One of the biggest free agency acquisitions this past WNBA offseason was when the New York Liberty signed star wing Satou Sabally to a two-year contract, which amounts to $1,670,750 total (making for an average of $835,375 per year).

WNBA News / Yardbarker / April 22

Five most impactful WNBA offseason additions: Angel Reese could be living the dream in Atlanta

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Phoenix Mercury News / HerSportsNation / April 21

Satou Sabally Highlights Representation and Cost of Vision Care

Just a month after shaving her long curly hair to raise awareness for alopecia in support of her best friend, Sunniva Ferri, Satou Sabally surprised her fans with a new look.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / April 11

Report: Satou Sabally reaches multiyear deal with Liberty

Three-time All-Star forward Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multi-year contract to join the New York Liberty, her representation told ESPN on Saturday.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / April 11