Satou Sabally says she’s done with Dallas Wings in WNBA stunner

Satou Sabally says she’s done with Dallas Wings in WNBA stunner

Satou Sabally’s time with the Wings is done.

The two-time WNBA All-Star forward announced she played her last game for Dallas during Unrivaled media availability Thursday, adding that she is working with the Wings to find another home.

“I’m working with [the Wings organization] to find a next home for me, because I’ve already played my last game in Dallas,” Sabally, 26, said when asked by The Post’s Madeline Kenney about her plans for next season.

Satou Sabally #0 of the Dallas Wings drives the ball against Kayla Thornton #5 of the New York Liberty during a regular season matchup at Barclays Center on August 22, 2024.
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“And I’m just excited. I’m excited for free agency. I’m able to talk to a lot of players outside the league because I have not played on a different team yet and I’m excited to get to know them more on a personal level — but also knowing how they approach the game. And I just love having basketball conversations and high level basketball IQ conversations about the game to I  know here I fit best in the future.” 

Sabally, who was the No. 2 pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft, is one of the top free agents this offseason after signing a one-year deal with Dallas last January.

However, the Wings can use their core designation on her which could lead to a sign-and-trade.

Nyara Sabally #8 of the New York LIberty celebrates with her sister Satou Sabally after winning the 2024 WNBA Championship against the Minnesota Lynx during Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 20, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. NBAE via Getty Images

“I’ve already communicated with Dallas how grateful I am because they’ve made this home for me for the past years,” she said.

Sabally, who was the named the WNBA Most Improved Player in 2023, explained that communications have been good.

“Obviously, at first they were still trying, but I think what is most effective is working with the player and listening to their wishes and hearing out how we can find a best solution for each other,” she said. “So, there was always great communication and more on the agent front right now because I need to focus on Unrivaled and I will. So I’m trusting the people that I have on my staff and the front office… I have good communication with that.” 

Satou Sabally #0 of the Dallas Wings and Nyara Sabally #8 of the New York Liberty during the 2024 New York Liberty Ticker Tape Victory Parade and Rally on October 24, 2024 in New York City, New York. NBAE via Getty Images

The New York native — whose sister Nyara Sabally won a WNBA title with the Liberty last season — is playing for Phantom BC of the Unrivaled 3×3 women’s basketball league this offseason.

“Yeah, of course,” Sabally said when asked about the possibility of playing with her sister. “In the future I would love that.”

In 15 games played in 2024, Sabally averaged 17.9 points 6.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals.

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