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Sabally Sisters Shine: Satou Returns, Nyara Scores 29

5/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Satou Sabally, a New York Liberty wing, will play the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, May 28, in New York.
She chose New York because the team offers an environment that encourages and protects her, after the Mercury kept options open.
Nyara Sabally recorded a career-high 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting as Toronto defeated Chicago 111-104.
Satou Sabally returned from concussion, cyst and a minor ankle issue with a 20-point game against Dallas.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched its inaugural 1997 season with eight franchises, and the Houston Comets, coached by Van Chancellor, won the first championship as Cynthia Cooper earned Finals MVP. Expansion added Detroit, Washington, Orlando and Minnesota by 1999 and four more teams in 2000, showing a growth strategy. Today sign-offs like Satou Sabally to the New York Liberty highlight the league’s continued market expansion.

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Story summary

Satou Sabally, a New York Liberty wing, will play the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday, May 28, in New York.
She chose New York because the team offers an environment that encourages and protects her, after the Mercury kept options open.
Nyara Sabally recorded a career-high 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting as Toronto defeated Chicago 111-104.
Satou Sabally returned from concussion, cyst and a minor ankle issue with a 20-point game against Dallas.

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