Satou Sabally, now a forward for the New York Liberty, recently faced her former team, the Phoenix Mercury, for the first time since their offseason split. Sabally, who had a standout season with the Mercury, averaging 16.3 points and leading the team in scoring, opted for the Liberty to find an environment that supports her growth. Despite her success in Phoenix, including a strong playoff showing, she felt that the Mercury's lukewarm interest in retaining her during free agency prompted her decision. The Liberty signed her to a two-year, $1.67 million deal, integrating her into a talented roster alongside stars like Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. Sabally's path to the Liberty was complicated by a concussion that affected her offseason and a cyst that delayed her season debut. She expressed gratitude for the Liberty's supportive approach as she works to regain her form, emphasizing her focus on the present and her new team.