Rumors have been circulating for some time that Satou Sabally was looking to leave Dallas. Her social media activity had Indiana Fever fans hopeful about the prospect of her joining the existing big three. Now, it has been confirmed. According to Alexa Philippou, Sabally has expressed her desire to play for a new team in the 2025 season, away from the Dallas Wings.
It is most likely that Dallas will retain Sabally to prevent her from leaving in free agency and will trade her to the team with the best offer. Teams such as the New York Liberty, Chicago Sky, or Indiana Fever could put together enticing packages. The new Golden State Valkyries could also make an offer to secure Sabally as their franchise’s first star.
Sabally has faced injury challenges throughout her career, playing just 97 games over five seasons. When she is healthy, she is one of the top players in the league. With most players likely seeking one-year deals until the new CBA is established, trading for Sabally could prove to be a worthwhile risk for a team aiming to succeed in 2025.
Numerous teams are expected to pursue Sabally, but she won’t be the only player attracting significant interest this offseason.
Several big names may be on the move this offseason
While Sabally’s desire to leave Dallas is noteworthy, it may not be the most significant move of this offseason. It could just be the first in a series of moves during a busy free agency period.
The current free agency class is stacked with talent. Players like Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Mitchell, Nneka Ogwumike, Kelsey Plum, Brionna Jones, Alyssa Thomas, and DeWanna Bonner could become available. Additionally, role players like Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Vandersloot will also enter free agency.
Player recruitment and new relationships forming could play a significant role in the offseason, potentially leading to unexpected pairings and trades.
The performances of players like Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally, Courtney Vandersloot, Aaliyah Edwards, and Rickea Jackson could influence team decisions and potential trades or free agent pursuits.
In addition to free agency, players like Jewell Loyd have already requested trades, indicating further movement within the league for the 2025 season.
The WNBA offseason is shaping up to be a period of significant player movement and potential star transfers. This is just the beginning, with more movement expected in the 2026 offseason as players opt for short-term deals before the new CBA is in place.
