Sun Feb 02 16:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Phoenix Mercury Shake Up WNBA with Blockbuster Trade for Satou Sabally
**PHOENIX, AZ –** The Phoenix Mercury have made a significant power move in the WNBA, acquiring star forward Satou Sabally from the Dallas Wings in a three-team trade that also involved the Indiana Fever. The deal, announced Friday, sends Sabally, along with Kalani Brown and Sevgi Uzun, to Phoenix.
The move comes after Sabally, a two-time All-Star and 2023 Most Improved Player, informed the Wings of her desire to leave the franchise despite having a core designation. In return, the Wings receive Tyasha Harris, NaLyssa Smith, the rights to Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, and the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The Indiana Fever receive Sophie Cunningham and the No. 19 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
This blockbuster trade marks another significant step in the Mercury’s offseason transformation. Having already acquired five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas and lost 10-time All-Star Britney Griner to free agency, the Mercury now boast a potentially formidable new core. With Sabally and the possibility of Kahleah Copper, the team is building a new era, potentially replacing Griner’s presence with the 6’7″ Brown. The future remains uncertain, however, with the possible retirement of WNBA legend Diana Taurasi looming. The impact of this trade on the upcoming season promises to be significant, with the Mercury poised to challenge for a playoff spot despite a tumultuous offseason.
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