Once a strong contender for the title, the Phoenix Mercury suffered successive losses. The team lost its secured third position. Thanks to their first-half dominance, they managed to cling on to fourth place. Injuries played a vital role in this slip-up. But now there is positive news on Satou Sabally.
The All-Star forward missed five games in total for the side and was even absent from Sunday’s fixture against the Chicago Sky. Fans were concerned about her availability as the Mercury starts its four-game home stay.
Positive Update On Satou Sabally
It all started with a game against the Atlanta Dream. She played in the first half and was on the bench for the rest of the game. She even missed a match against the Sky. With her ongoing ankle issue, the player’s availability for the next game remained a question. But the franchise’s injury report indicates the former Wings star is fit to play.
Both the Mercury and the Sun have an empty injury report ahead of Tuesday’s contest.
— Hayden Cilley (@HaydenCilley) August 5, 2025
This is good news, considering Satou Sabally missed Sunday’s game due to personal reasons.
Sabally is the team’s top scorer in 2025, carrying the load in the first half of the season in Kahleah Copper’s absence. The German star won the Most Improved Player award in 2023, and in the ongoing season, she is already surpassing those stats. The pairing of Sabally and Alyssa Thomas was most effective in the league in the early stages of the season.
Her return will not only ease the pressure on AT and Copper but also boost the team’s morale, which is struggling for consistency. Her size and athleticism complement the team’s offense giving HC Nate Tibbetts a chance to make a number of offensive plays.
Satou Sabally Will Be A Welcome Addition For Mercury
This will put the team’s core, Alyssa Thomas, Satou Sabally, and Kahleah Copper, on the floor. This is a perfect time to fine-tune their chemistry before the playoffs start. The franchise’s 2023 scoring leader, Kahleah Copper, was out for a longer period in the first half, while AT and Sabally also missed some games.
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Moreover, the side will be playing four games at a stretch. This will provide the rest and fan support they were craving. Away games had been tough on the side. Copper openly bashed the Fever fans for their behavior towards DeWanna Bonner.
Their home run includes games against the Sun (August 5), the Indiana Fever (August 7), the Atlanta Dream (August 100), and the Las Vegas Aces (August 15). Wins over the Fever and the Atlanta Dream will make things easier for the side in the standings. This highlights the importance of Sabally’s return.
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