New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally misses remainder of 2026 WNBA season
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season. The three-time All-Star continues to experience symptoms stemming from a head injury sustained during a game on June 23 against the Las Vegas Aces. Sabally, who signed with the Liberty as a free agent in April following a season with the Phoenix Mercury, appeared in only 13 games this year. She had stepped away from the team in mid-August to prioritize her health under the guidance of the franchise's performance staff. Across her limited action this season, she averaged 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in approximately 17 minutes per game. The team announced the decision to sideline her for the duration of the campaign to ensure full recovery.
- •Satou Sabally is out for the rest of the 2026 WNBA season.
- •The injury occurred on June 23 during a contest against the Las Vegas Aces.
- •Sabally played 13 games for the Liberty this season.
- •The 28-year-old averaged 10.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
- •She has been away from the team since mid-August to address concussion symptoms.
- 4:11 PMCBS Sports — Satou Sabally ruled out for rest of season due to concussion: What it means for the Liberty's title chances
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty’s Satou Sabally is out for remainder of season with head injury
- 3:52 PMESPN WNBA — Liberty's Sabally (concussion) out rest of season
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Satou Sabally ruled out for rest of 2026 WNBA season with head injury
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty's Satou Sabally ruled out for rest of 2026 season due to head injury suffered in June
"New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season, including the playoffs, the team announced on Thursday. Sabally, who played in just 13 games this season, has been sidelined since suffering her second concussion in just more than eight months on June 23, when she was hit in the head and face in a game against the Las Vegas Aces. She sustained the earlier concussion while playing for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. Last month the Liberty announc
"The Liberty announced Thursday that forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season as she continues to recover from a concussion sustained in June.
"A head injury will hold Liberty star Satou Sabally out for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season. Here's what we know.
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External links- CBS SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:11 PMSatou Sabally ruled out for rest of season due to concussion: What it means for the Liberty's title chances
The German suffered her second concussion in 10 months in June, and has been sidelined ever since
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:01 PMLiberty’s Satou Sabally is out for remainder of season with head injury
New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season, including the playoffs, the team announced on Thursday. Sabally, who played in just 13 games this season, has been sidelined since suffering her second concussion in just more than eight months on June 23, when she was hit in the head and face in a game against the Las Vegas Aces. She sustained the earlier concussion while playing for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the 2025 WNBA Finals. Last month the Liberty announc
- ESPN WNBASep 3, 2026, 3:52 PMLiberty's Sabally (concussion) out rest of season
The Liberty announced Thursday that forward Satou Sabally will miss the remainder of the season as she continues to recover from a concussion sustained in June.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:13 PMSatou Sabally ruled out for rest of 2026 WNBA season with head injury
A head injury will hold Liberty star Satou Sabally out for the remainder of the 2026 WNBA season. Here's what we know.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:15 PMLiberty's Satou Sabally ruled out for rest of 2026 season due to head injury suffered in June
Sabally was limited to just 13 games this season after taking a blow to the head during a June game.
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