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Satou Sabally gets important injury update for Wings rematch
The post Satou Sabally gets important injury update for Wings rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Phoenix Mercury are coming off a 98-89 loss to the Dallas Wings, a game in which Satou Sabally was booed by the fans upon her return to Dallas for the first time as an opponent. The Mercury will get another crack at the Wings on Monday, this time on their home court. But Satou Sabally is currently dealing with an ankle injury, putting her status in question for the Mercury's next game. Advertisement Satou Sabally is officially considered day-to-day on the Mercury injury report, as per Desert Wave Media. The update for Sabally came during practice availability via Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts. In her last game, against the Wings, Sabally finished with 20 points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and one blocked shot in 32 minutes of play. Sabally was recently named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, and it will be her third All-Star appearance. Sabally recently lambasted the fact that Mercury teammate Alyssa Thomas was not voted in as an All-Star starter. Thomas will be an All-Star though as she was selected as a reserve. The Mercury acquired Sabally this past offseason via a multi-team sign-and-trade deal. To this point, Sabally had only ever played for the Wings after they selected her with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. A double figure scorer for the entirety of her career thus far, Sabally has been putting up career numbers this season. She helped keep the Mercury afloat when they dealt with multiple injuries to key players early in the season. She's appeared in 18 games this year at a little over 28 minutes per game. She's been averaging a career-high 19.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals with splits of 39 percent shooting from the field, 30.9 percent shooting from the three-point line and 82.5 percent shooting from the free-throw line. While her shooting percentages are obviously noticeable, there's no denying her overall importance for the team. Related: Mercury's final Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper injury updates for Wings game Related: Mercury's Satou Sabally shows love to Wings fans who 'didn't boo' her
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Mercury's final Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper injury updates for Wings game
The post Mercury's final Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper injury updates for Wings game appeared first on ClutchPoints. As soon as the Phoenix Mercury's Big 3 returned, the team dealt with a devastating blow ahead of Monday's game against the Dallas Wings. Both Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper are ruled out with right ankle and right hamstring injuries, respectively. Advertisement For Sabally, she was spotted during Sunday's practice with a walking boot on her right leg. Although head coach Nate Tibbetts said her status is 'day-to-day', it's quite murky, considering she wore a boot. Meanwhile, Copper's injury comes as more of a surprise. She showed no signs of a dampening injury. Still, the team had three days of rest before Monday's upcoming game. Throughout the season, the All-WNBA second-team guard was battling an arthroscopic knee surgery. She missed the first month of the season before making her return against the Las Vegas Aces in early June. Luckily for Phoenix, this might be more of a precaution than anything. Sabally is set to be an All-Star starter for the Mercury, and Copper is consistently making progress from her surgery at the beginning of the season. Advertisement Mercury need others to step up with Satou Sabally, Kahleah Copper out © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Mercury have no shortage of players stepping up when it counts. Despite a roster of four rookies, they've all shone brightly on the big stage. Furthermore, the team still has Alyssa Thomas on the floor as 'the engine.' Surrounding her with shooters has been a massive success. She has a 10-3 record when she's played. However, all of those games have been with Sabally, and a handful have been with Copper. Still, Dallas have some injuries of their own. For instance, both Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington didn't travel with Wings, according to Dallas ClutchPoints reporter Joey Mistretta. Advertisement The last time these teams squared off, the Wings had four rookies and sucker-punched the Mercury the entire game. It was the first example all season where Phoenix was defeated from the jump. Either way, multiple players on both squads will rise to the occasion. The Mercury will look to snap a two-game skid on Monday, on the back of Thomas and the supporting cast. Simulatenously, Dallas will hope to build more momentum, courtesy of Paige Bueckers and its rookie cast. Related: Mercury's Alyssa Thomas cites 'disrespect' behind All-Star reserve nod Related: Satou Sabally gets important injury update for Wings rematch
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DeWanna Bonner Report Draws Unexpected Response From WNBA Coach
DeWanna Bonner Report Draws Unexpected Response From WNBA Coach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DeWanna Bonner began the season with the Indiana Fever and is now seemingly headed to her next team. Advertisement Bonner joined the Fever in the offseason, adding to the star-studded group that already has Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. All three players who were returning to the Fever were recently announced as All-Stars for the 2025 season. Bonner was looking to make the same impact, bringing a veteran presence to Indiana, but she reportedly requested a trade during the season. After the trade request fell through, Bonner was eventually released by the Fever, leading Indiana to sign Aari McDonald. On Monday, ESPN announced that Bonner was expected to sign with the Phoenix Mercury, joining a team she previously played for. Advertisement After the news was released, Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts was asked about the addition of Bonner. "Who is that?" Tibbetts said. "I have no comment on that at the moment." DeWanna Bonner began her career with the Phoenix Mercury and played for the team from 2009 to 2019. After spending a large portion of her career with the Mercury, Bonner then played for the Connecticut Sun from 2020 to 2024. During her time in Phoenix, Bonner helped lead the team to two WNBA titles after being drafted by the organization. Former Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner (25) is rumored to go to Phoenix Mercury.© Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images While Bonner's role with the Phoenix Mercury is still up in the air, given the coach's comments, it's clear that she's taking the necessary steps to continue her WNBA career. Advertisement During her time with the Indiana Fever, Bonner posted 7.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Related: Aliyah Boston Reacts to Major Kelsey Mitchell News on Sunday Related: Caitlin Clark Decision Emerges on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Concerning News Emerges on 3-Time WNBA All-Star This Week
Concerning News Emerges on 3-Time WNBA All-Star This Week originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Phoenix Mercury are having a solid season, as they're currently 12-6 and are in second place in the Western Conference. During the offseason, the Mercury made some big changes to their team, adding stars such as Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas to the roster after losing key pieces such as Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner. Advertisement They haven't shown any signs of slowing down, and they've been one of the better teams in the league this season. The big 3 of Sabally, Thomas and Kahleah Copper have been dangerous, and when they're all on the floor together, good things seem to happen. Unfortunately, one of them may be sidelined in their upcoming games. Phoenix Mercury forwards Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas and guard Lexi Held celebrate after forcing a Seattle Storm timeout during the Mercury home opener in the PHX Arena in Phoenix on May 17, 2025.© Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Sabally is dealing with an ankle injury, and she was seen with a boot on her right foot. Head coach Nate Tibbetts said that Sabally is considered day-to-day with the injury, and her status is out for their game against the Dallas Wings on Monday. Sabally did not participate in the most recent practice with the Mercury. Advertisement In their last game against the Wings, Sabally took a few hard falls, so it's not that shocking that she's dealing with injuries right now. The hope is that the injury isn't serious and that she's able to return to the court as soon as possible. Sabally has had a strong season for the Mercury, as she leads the team with 19.1 points per game and 7.7 rebounds per game. She was recently named to the All-Star team for the third time in her career. Related: Bucks Dealt Concerning News on Giannis Antetokounmpo Ahead of NBA Free Agency This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally's Mindset Shines Through Amid Injury
WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally's Mindset Shines Through Amid Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally is showing her strong spirit even while facing an ankle injury that has left her 'day-to-day,' according to her coach Nate Tibbetts. Advertisement Sabally's status is uncertain for Phoenix's next game on Monday against her former team, the Dallas Wings. She didn't practice on Sunday and was seen wearing a boot on her right leg. The injury comes after Sabally took hard falls during the Mercury's loss to the Wings on July 3. So far this season, Sabally has played in all 18 games and leads her team with averages of 19.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. However, Sabally, one of the WNBA's brightest players, stayed positive and posted a confident message on Instagram. 'Peace of mind because I always work things right,' she said alongside photos of herself. Advertisement Adding to her busy week, Sabally faced a tough return to Dallas, where she played for five seasons after being the Wings' No. 2 draft pick in 2020. Some fans booed Sabally during the game, although reports differed on how loud the boos were. Sabally said afterward, 'The city booed me, so I'm moving on. I was happy to see everyone in the back and hug everyone, and I was actually really happy to come here. But then, I guess it's also a sign of respect to be booed. So I'll take that.' Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally passes the ball against the New York Liberty© Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Despite the uncertainty surrounding her ankle injury, Sabally's words and actions show she's determined to keep fighting for herself, her team and WNBA players everywhere. Advertisement The Mercury will face the Dallas Wings at PHX Arena on Monday at 7 p.m. local time (9 p.m. ET). Related: WNBA Star Catches Attention in Bold Birthday Outfit This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
