Oregon ⁣Star Satou ​Sabally Traded to Phoenix Mercury

Former oregon standout‍ satou Sabally​ is on the move, being traded to the Phoenix⁢ Mercury as part of a three-team⁢ deal,⁣ a⁢ source familiar with the transaction told the Associated Press.

The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t​ been officially announced. The trade can be finalized⁣ on Saturday, when free agency​ begins.

In ⁤exchange ‌for Sabally,the ⁢Dallas Wings acquired Ty Harris and kiki Herbert Harrigan from the Mercury,as well as NaLyssa Smith and⁣ the No. 8 overall draft pick from the Indiana Fever.

The Fever will receive Sophie Cunningham and Phoenix’s second-round pick.The Mercury will also get Kalani Brown ⁣and Sevgi Uzun from the Wings.

ESPN was the first to report the news.

Sabally, the No. 2 overall⁤ pick in the 2020 WNBA draft,informed the wings earlier this year that ⁢she wished to leave the franchise. The Wings had placed ‌the franchise tag ⁣on Sabally, meaning the only way for her to depart was through a trade.

sabally averaged 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds,and ​3.6 assists over five seasons in Dallas. However,she only played in 15 games last year while⁤ preparing for‌ the‍ Olympics.

The Wings enter the 2024 season with the no.1 overall pick in the upcoming WNBA draft‌ after winning the lottery.

Meanwhile, the Mercury have undergone significant changes this ​offseason. They lost star center Brittney Griner to ​the Atlanta Dream, and ⁢veteran Diana Taurasi’s future remains uncertain.

The Mercury are also⁢ finalizing a deal to acquire Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun.

Q: How will Satou Sabally’s presence impact the Phoenix Mercury’s⁤ roster dynamics?

FAQs about Satou sabally’s Trade to the Phoenix Mercury

**Q: Why was Satou Sabally traded?**

A: Sabally requested a trade from the Dallas Wings earlier this year, ‌ and ⁣the Wings had placed the franchise tag on her, meaning ‌the only way for ​her to ​leave was through ⁣a trade.

**Q: What teams‌ were involved in the trade?**

A: The trade involved three teams:​ the Dallas Wings, Phoenix Mercury, and Indiana Fever.

**Q: What players⁢ were involved in the trade?**

A:⁣ In exchange‌ for Sabally, the Dallas Wings received Ty ⁤Harris, Kiki Herbert Harrigan from ​the Mercury, NaLyssa Smith, and the No. 8 overall⁤ draft pick from the Indiana Fever.The Fever will receive Sophie Cunningham and Phoenix’s second-round pick. The ⁢Mercury will also get⁣ Kalani Brown and Sevgi Uzun from the Wings.

**Q: How did Sabally perform with the​ Dallas⁣ Wings?**

A: Over‍ five seasons in Dallas, Sabally averaged ‌15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds,and 3.6 assists.

**Q: what are the Phoenix Mercury’s plans for the 2024 season?**

A: The Mercury ‍have ⁢undergone meaningful changes this offseason, losing Brittney ⁤Griner‍ and‌ with Diana Taurasi’s⁤ future uncertain. They are also finalizing a deal to acquire Alyssa Thomas ⁤from the ​Connecticut Sun.

Sabally’s trade marks a significant shift in the WNBA landscape, promising exciting ⁤new storylines for the upcoming season.