New York Liberty forward Satou Sabally misses remainder of 2026 WNBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:15 PM
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.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty'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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