Satou Sabally takes leave from Liberty due to concussion issues
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:20 PM
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.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Chris DeMarco confirms that Satou Sabally will take a break from the WNBA
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Satou Sabally temporarily leaves Liberty to focus on head injury recovery
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Satou Sabally taking indefinite leave from Liberty due to lingering head injury
- 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
"NEW YORK — Satou Sabally will be indefinitely stepping away from the New York Liberty, coach Chris DeMarco said Thursday before a game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Sabally has been out since June 23, suffering her second concussion in just more than eight months after taking a hit to the head and face from Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith. She sustained the first concussion after colliding with Aces defender Kierstan Bell last October, playing for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA
"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.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:20 PMChris 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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:08 AMSatou Sabally temporarily leaves Liberty to focus on head injury recovery
Satou Sabally's latest head injury update reveals an uncertain season for the New York Liberty star.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 1:46 AMSatou Sabally taking indefinite leave from Liberty due to lingering head injury
NEW YORK — Satou Sabally will be indefinitely stepping away from the New York Liberty, coach Chris DeMarco said Thursday before a game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Sabally has been out since June 23, suffering her second concussion in just more than eight months after taking a hit to the head and face from Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith. She sustained the first concussion after colliding with Aces defender Kierstan Bell last October, playing for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA
- 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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