Satou Sabally takes leave from Liberty due to concussion issues
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Satou Sabally is taking time away from the New York Liberty as she continues to deal with the effects of a concussion sustained on June 23 against Las Vegas. Coach Chris DeMarco confirmed that Sabally, who has not played since and has had two concussions within a year, will focus on her health. Sabally's injury status was updated from 'concussion protocol' to 'head' before the Liberty's upcoming game against Los Angeles. If she recovers, she is expected to play for the German national team during the FIBA World Cup next month.
- •Sabally last played on June 23 against Las Vegas.
- •She has averaged 10.4 points and 2.8 assists in 13 games this season.
- •Coach Chris DeMarco emphasizes health as the team's priority.
- •Her status has changed from 'concussion protocol' to 'head' on the injury report.
- •The FIBA World Cup is next month, hosted by Germany.
- 1:40 AMESPN WNBA — Liberty's Sabally stepping away amid head injury
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Liberty's Satou Sabally stepping away from team while continuing to recover from head injury
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Satou Sabally taking time away from the Liberty to continue to deal with concussion issues
"Satou Sabally is taking time away from being with the New York Liberty to deal with lingering issues from a concussion she suffered over a month ago, coach Chris DeMarco said Thursday. Sabally was hurt in the Liberty's game against Las Vegas on June 23 and hasn't played since. It was her second concussion in the past year.
"Satou Sabally, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion in June, will take time away from the team as she recovers from a head injury.
"Sabally has suffered two concussions in the past year and hasn't appeared in a game since June 23.
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External links- ESPN WNBAAug 14, 2026, 1:40 AMLiberty's Sabally stepping away amid head injury
Satou Sabally, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion in June, will take time away from the team as she recovers from a head injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:45 AMLiberty's Satou Sabally stepping away from team while continuing to recover from head injury
Sabally has suffered two concussions in the past year and hasn't appeared in a game since June 23.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:51 PMSatou Sabally taking time away from the Liberty to continue to deal with concussion issues
Satou Sabally is taking time away from being with the New York Liberty to deal with lingering issues from a concussion she suffered over a month ago, coach Chris DeMarco said Thursday. Sabally was hurt in the Liberty's game against Las Vegas on June 23 and hasn't played since. It was her second concussion in the past year.
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