With Alysha Clark becoming an unrestricted free agent this year, the Las Vegas Aces would need somebody to replace her. Alyssa Thomas is a solid option for the 2022 and 2023 WNBA champions. The five-time WNBA All-Star is an upgrade over Clark, but she was cored, which would make negotiations more difficult for the Aces.

Oct 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The 26-year-old Sabally told reporters during a media availability for the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league that she planned to play elsewhere this upcoming WNBA season.

The Wings are not expected to core Satou Sabally on Saturday, a source says. Dallas will still likely core her before the deadline, though.

The 2025 free agency class in the WNBA is shaping up to be one of the starriest free agency classes in the league's history. The post Breaking Down the WNBA’s Star-Studded Free Agent Class of 2025 ft.

One would think any Plum package might begin with Golden State's 2025 WNBA Draft pick (5th) and Las Vegas having a chance to pick from the expansion team's existing roster. 2. Satou Sabally Traded ...

Kelsey Plum was set to become an unrestricted free agent, but Las Vegas Aces have extended a core qualifying offer to her amid transfer rumors.

With the WNBA exploding in popularity and a new TV deal bringing more revenue, the expectation is that salaries will jump in 2026 and most free agents will sign one-year contracts to get back onto the market next offseason.

In free agency, players are separated into three classifications. Unrestricted free agents can sign anywhere. Restricted agents can negotiate with anyone but their previous team can match the offer. Core players can negotiate a deal with another team but can only move on if their previous team receives compensation in return.

“At the end of the day I’m very much a person that whatever is best for Satou moving forward ... among top freshmen in the country Phoenix, Indiana, and Las Vegas could be in the mix for Sabally, too. Each of those playoff contenders are in win ...

FLE - New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates a basket during the second half of a WNBA basketball semifinal game against the Las Vegas Aces, Sept. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File) Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally ...

Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud makes pitch to Unrivaled teammate Satou Sabally Phoenix ... Indiana, and Las Vegas could be in the mix for Sabally, too. Each of those playoff contenders are ...