The Toronto Tempo denied the reunion of the Sabally sisters, as the franchise chose Nyara Sabally in the expansion draft, while Satou Sabally moved to the New York Liberty in free agency. Although the Liberty side didn’t have their ‘sister duo for the 2026 season, the Tempo side might just field their sister pairing in the 2026 season.
According to reports, the Toronto Tempo signed Dara Mabrey to a training camp contract and might use her for the 2026 season. With Marina Mabrey already as its key player, the franchise just reunited the sisters.
Marina Mabrey And Dara Mabrey Reunite At Toronto Tempo
With Sandy Brondello leading the side, the Toronto Tempo made many strategic decisions in its inaugural season. Adding some experienced stars in the expansion draft, the Tempo team chose versatile players in free agency and the WNBA draft, giving them depth and a strong roster for the 2026 season.
One such decision was to add Dara Marbery, who last played alongside her sister Marina at the high school level and won the New Jersey Tournament of Champions. The former Notre Dame star played internationally after going undrafted in the WNBA draft.
What’s better than only one Mabrey? 🤭
— Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) April 15, 2026
We’ve signed Dara Mabrey to a training camp contract. pic.twitter.com/MmEdyRdSya
As for Marina, the player won a national championship with Notre Dame, behind Ogunbowale’s historic buzzer beater, and also spent eight years in the WNBA playing for the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun.
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On paper, the Toronto franchise is making every effort to field a competitive team in its first season in the league, setting the tone for its future. The side also created history with the first-ever high-profile back-court duo on the floor.
Toronto Tempo has the first-ever million-dollar back-court duo
The key to Tempo’s success is its strong, experienced backcourt pairing, with Kiki Rice also joining the side, providing depth for Sandy Brondello’s rotation. The franchise chose Marina Mabrey in the expansion draft and also signed free agent Brittney Sykes. With their contracts, the Toronto side is the first team to have a million-dollar backcourt pairing.
SLIM IN THE SIX. 😤
— Toronto Tempo (@TempoBasketball) April 11, 2026
We’ve officially signed Brittney Sykes. pic.twitter.com/pumujN1I8N
Marbrey signed for $1.2 million in each of the next two seasons, while Sykes will earn $1 million. Between them, the pair averaged 28.5 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds last season, which would be a great asset for Brondello’s side.