Nyara Sabally takes prominent role with Toronto Tempo against Liberty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Nyara Sabally is set to face her former team, the New York Liberty, as a key player for the Toronto Tempo in the Commissioner’s Cup opener. This matchup marks her first game against the Liberty since the expansion draft, where she has emerged as a starter, averaging 11.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Sabally's transition to Toronto has been fueled by her strong performances, including a recent career-high of 29 points. The Liberty, seeking a strong start in the tournament, will also feature Sabally's sister, Satou Sabally, adding a familial storyline to the game. The winner of the pool play games in this tournament will advance to the championship for a prize pool of $500,000.
- •Nyara Sabally faces Liberty for first time since expansion draft.
- •She is averaging career-highs in points, rebounds, steals, and blocks.
- •The matchup features sisters Nyara and Satou Sabally.
- •Prize pool for the Commissioner’s Cup is $500,000.
- •Liberty are playing for the African American Policy Forum.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Liberty get look at Nyara Sabally in much bigger role with Tempo: ‘It was time for her’
"Nyara Sabally spent most of her time in New York under the radar, playing behind future Hall of Famers even as a top-five draft pick. Now, she shines as a starter and key proponent with expansion team Toronto Tempo. And she’ll get to prove her skills taking on the Liberty for the first time since departing the team via expansion draft. The Liberty are ready. “I want to win and I want to play ...
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