Satou Sabally Blames Cathy Engelbert as Mercury Star Highlights Concerns Looming for 156 WNBA Players

WNBA Player Calls Out League For 'Irresponsible' Schedule

One of the WNBA's leading scorers was unafraid to call out commissioner Cathy Engelbert over the weekend for what she feels was "irresponsible" behavior regarding the league's schedule. Following the Phoenix Mercury's 89-77 loss to the Seattle Storm on Saturday,…

Mercury's Satou Sabally Complains About Grueling WNBA Schedule, Says It Will Be Addressed In New CBA

WNBA players have plenty of demands for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Not only do they want more money, but according to Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally, they also want to play fewer games.Each team will play 44 regular-season games in 2025 — up from 40 games in 2023 and 2024."I think this is a conversation that could also be important for the next CBA," said Sabally, a player representative for the Mercury with the WNBPA. "[WNB…

Phoenix Mercury Star Satou Sabally Slams WNBA Commissioner Over Increased Schedule

The rapid growth of the WNBA in recent years had led not only to an increase in fans, but also an increase in teams due to league expansion. That, in turn, has led to a larger, more condensed schedule, and Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally is not a fan. Sabally, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft and a two-time All-Star, directly called out commissioner Cathy Engelbert when voicing her frustration with the league moving from a 40-game schedu…

Satou Sabally Blames Cathy Engelbert as Mercury Star Highlights Concerns Looming for 156 WNBA Players

When Cathy Engelbert became the first-ever WNBA commissioner in 2019, she brought a corporate background as the former Deloitte CEO. Rather than basketball experience. Her goal was to grow the league with business savvy. However, it seems like not everyone’s sold on the results just yet. Especially Mercury forward Satou Sabally. She had some remarks on her leadership style after Mercury’s game against the storm. Even though Cathy Engelbert’s ten…

Mercury Star Criticizes WNBA Commissioner Over Heavy Schedule

The Women's National Basketball Association and its players association are due for a new CBA that will kick in next season.