Sabally, now a three-time All-Star, was slated to suit up for the team drafted by Caitlin Clark, one of the two captains for this year's game. Sabally's replacement will be chosen by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who already selected Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride to fill in for the injured Rhyne Howard.

Phoenix Mercury Make Roster Move Before WNBA All-Star Break originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After finishing the 2024 WNBA season at 19-21 and missing out on the playoffs, Phoenix entered 2025 with sweeping changes.

The Phoenix Mercury's Satou Sabally was selected as a starter for Caitlin Clark's Team Clark in the WNBA's Indianapolis All-Star Game on July 19.

So, for which franchises do players most want to compete? And what do they think about a host of topics around the league, like who is the league’s best player, where should expansion head, who is the face of the league and what issues are important in the next collective bargaining agreement?

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor locked in his picks, predictions, props, and WNBA best bets for the Golden State Valkyries vs. Phoenix Mercury game on Monday

WNBA players rated the Phoenix Mercury as the league's best-run franchise, according to a poll conducted by The Athletic. State of play: In the anonymous poll of 39 players from all 13 franchises — no rookies were included to best represent veterans' views — 28.6% of respondents picked the Mercury.

Alyssa Thomas detailed during Friday's All-Star availability how she is preparing for a potential lockout ahead of CBA discussions.

The major free agent who could change the balance of power among the top three teams is Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who last played in the league in 2022, when she was an All-Star for the Chicago Sky.

WNBA Star's Revealing Outfit Captures Angel Reese’s Eye originally appeared on Parade. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier delivered her signature fashion flair as the night sizzled with major star power and beautiful faces during the WNBA All-Star 2025 event.

Satou Sabally is ruled out of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game due to injury, with her official replacement confirmed by the league.

WNBA All-Star Game will feature St. Louis native Napheesa Collier, who is serving as a team captain, and Alecia Sutton, who is a second-year player for the Washington Mystics.