New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu had a thoughtful answer when asked about college teammate Satou Sabally's WNBA free agency.

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.

The Liberty have a chance to trade for the Wings' Satou Sabally. With her sister Nyara already in New York, they should make it happen.

According to ESPN's Alexa Philippou, Sabally will meet with the Liberty and Mercury in the coming days. New York is the reigning WNBA champion, and she has a couple of connections there. Her younger sister, Nyara Sabally, plays there and was instrumental in their triumph last season.

MEDLEY, Fla. — Satou Sabally was all over the court. The leading scorer for Unrivaled's Phantom BC drained a 3-pointer at the top of the key at Wayfair Arena in Miami, dove for a loose ball a couple possessions later, then took a few deep breaths as she made her way to the bench.

Unrivaled is a unique opportunity for both free agents and contracted WNBA players hoping to contend in 2025. Relationships are being built on and off the court. Some players are having brutally honest conversations about their experiences with their teams, while others are actively recruiting people to join theirs.

“At the end of the day I’m very much a person that whatever is best for Satou ... WNBA teams. Sabally's other Phantom BC (basketball club) teammates are Phoenix's Brittney Griner, the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu ...

Satou Sabally was all over the court ... "Obviously, this is the middle of our offseason," said New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, who plays for Phantom, "and I think there's a fine line ...

(AP) — Satou Sabally was all over the court ... this is the middle of our offseason,” said New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, who plays for Phantom, “and I think there’s a fine ...

Many will be mistaken and believe the start of the Liberty’s title defense is a few months away. But their quest to repeat actually started last week.

Vinyl forward Dearica Hamby (5) goes to the basket as Laces guard Tiffany Hayes, right, defends during last Friday's Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game in Medley, Fla. Phantom forward Satou Sabally (0) drives to the basket as Mist forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) defends during last Friday's Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game in Medley,

Unrivaled will crown its first one-on-one champion on Feb. 14. The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced the rules for the tournament that will be played over three days. Thirty players will be divided into four pods with the eventual champion winning $250,