New York Liberty Re-sign Jonquel Jones and Sign Satou Sabally Ahead of 2026 WNBA Season
Liberty re-sign star Jonquel Jones, make free-agent splash with Satou Sabally: reports
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The New York Liberty have re-signed star Jonquel Jones and added free agent Satou Sabally to their roster for the upcoming 2026 WNBA season. Jones, a five-time All-Star, returns after averaging 13.6 points and 8.1 rebounds last season, while Sabally joins after a strong performance with the Phoenix Mercury.
- 01Jonquel Jones re-signs with the New York Liberty after three seasons.
- 02Satou Sabally joins the Liberty after a successful stint with the Phoenix Mercury.
- 03The Liberty's core now expands to four key players, including Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu.
- 04The team is also looking to finalize deals with Stewart and Ionescu.
- 05The Liberty will begin the 2026 season on May 8 against the Connecticut Sun.
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The New York Liberty have made significant moves in preparation for the 2026 WNBA season by re-signing star player Jonquel Jones and acquiring Satou Sabally, a standout free agent. Jones, who has been with the Liberty for the last three seasons, averaged 13.6 points and 8.1 rebounds in 2025, despite battling injuries. Her return is crucial for the team, which struggled without her during parts of the last season. Sabally, who previously played for the Phoenix Mercury, had a notable performance in the 2025 playoffs against the Liberty, averaging 15.6 points and nine rebounds in a first-round series. This addition enhances the Liberty's roster, turning their star trio into a formidable core of four, alongside Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu. The team is now focused on securing contracts for Stewart and Ionescu while also considering negotiations with other players like Natasha Cloud and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton. The Liberty will kick off their regular season on May 8 against the Connecticut Sun at Barclays Center.
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The re-signing of Jonquel Jones and the signing of Satou Sabally are expected to enhance the Liberty's competitiveness in the WNBA, which could lead to increased fan engagement and attendance at games.
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