Overview
- Liberty coach Chris DeMarco said Thursday that Sabally will be away from the team for an indefinite period to manage lingering concussion-related symptoms.
- The team changed her injury listing from “concussion protocol” to “head” on the official report, reflecting ongoing symptom management rather than a cleared, return-ready status.
- Sabally has not played since June 23, when she absorbed an elbow to the face in a win over the Las Vegas Aces and entered concussion protocol for the second significant head injury in about a year.
- The 28-year-old signed a two-year, $1.67 million deal this offseason but has appeared in only 13 games in 2026, averaging 10.4 points and limited minutes, which removes a planned frontcourt option alongside Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones.
- Teammates and staff have publicly backed her decision and said medical and performance staff will guide next steps, leaving her availability for the rest of the WNBA season and Germany’s FIBA World Cup uncertain.