Free agency looms but things had been relatively slow in the WNBA world. And then the dam broke Thursday.
Satou Sabally, considered one of the top free agents for 2025, announced in a media availability for Unrivaled that she will not be returning to the Dallas Wings, where she spent the first five seasons of her career.
A former first-team all-WNBA talent and Olympian with the German national team, Sabally will undoubtedly be one of the most coveted stars on the market as free agency gets underway this month. The most likely scenario: The Wings will core Sabally — akin to the franchise tag in the NFL — and trade her to her new destination to get something in return.
From Jan. 11 through Jan. 20, teams can make qualifying offers to restricted-, reserved- or core-eligible players. Negotiations officially begin Jan. 21, but players aren’t able to sign deals until Feb. 1.
How much change could we see across the league? Which other players might be on the move, and which teams could look drastically different in a few weeks? We’re about to find out. In the meantime, our ESPN WNBA experts delve into what to expect and watch for in this year’s free agency.
