PHOENIX — After reports surfaced that Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally would not be able to compete in Unrivaled this season because of lingering health issues, Sabally addressed the situation publicly.
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Sep 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) dribbles against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
On Friday, the league announced Sabally would be sidelined indefinitely as she continues to experience symptoms from a concussion sustained during the WNBA Finals in October. Sabally was injured in Game 3 after falling face-first into the knee of a Las Vegas Aces defender.
One of the most versatile players in women’s basketball, Sabally recently completed her first season with the Mercury as part of the team’s Big Three alongside Kahleah Copper and Alyssa Thomas. News of her lingering symptoms has shifted attention toward her recovery and long-term health.
Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) falls to the ground against the Las Vegas Aces in the second half during game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Sabally took to Instagram to share a brief message on the announcement.
“In due time. God speed.” -Satou Sabally on her Instagram story #WNBA pic.twitter.com/lPmkZbQW6v
— Aya Abdeen (@ayabdeen) December 13, 2025
Oct 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) is rendered aid by the training staff after falling to the ground against the Las Vegas Aces in the second half during game three of the 2025 WNBA Finals at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Fans from across the basketball community responded with messages of support, while some voiced frustration about how concussions are handled at the professional level.
A concussion that happened in October? Yeah somebody has to be held responsible for how this has been handled. https://t.co/JgZ55B84ug
— Lamz 🪷 (@Praiisee_) December 12, 2025
Well this is both terrible & deeply concerning.. https://t.co/W5acYNRB0x
— ✨Darvin’s Unemployment Check✨ 🌚 (@MisandrySports) December 13, 2025
I hope Satou is okay. Malpractice how they had her walk off the court after that hit. https://t.co/miH40bQYaP
— Ana R (@BadCodeShoot) December 13, 2025
The way that entire thing was handled was egregious and the W seriously needs to re-evaluate how they handle on court head injuries. Hope Satou is able to recover fully https://t.co/2GHwREW1pw
— Zen (@thebookofzeni) December 12, 2025
There is currently no timetable for Sabally’s return and she will be re-evaluated at a later date.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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