The New York Liberty are already looking like a powerhouse to start the season, but they've got even more firepower waiting in the wings—literally. While fans are buzzing about their dominant opening quarter, the team is currently playing without two key stars: Sabrina Ionescu and new acquisition Satou Sabally.

Sabally, the versatile forward entering her seventh WNBA season, brings a dynamic skill set that could elevate this already high-powered roster. After spending her first five years with the Dallas Wings and a 2025 stint with the Phoenix Mercury, she's now ready to make her mark in New York. Last season, she averaged an impressive 16.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game—numbers that would fit seamlessly into any championship-caliber lineup.

So why isn't she suiting up tonight? According to Madeline Kenney of the New York Post, Sabally is sidelined due to a "cyst." It's not the kind of injury you can just play through, and it sounds like the timeline for her return remains uncertain. As Kenney reports, it's unclear whether Sabally will even travel with the team on their upcoming road trip.

For now, the Liberty are proving they can get the job done with the depth they already have. But once Sabally is cleared to return to the practice court, this team could go from very good to nearly unstoppable. Keep an eye on her status—when she's ready, New York's offense will have another gear entirely.