Cloud’s public recruiting pitch comes at a pivotal time. Remember that although Sabally is poised to enter free agency, she isn’t entirely free to leave Dallas just yet. Under the WNBA’s core designation, Dallas retains exclusive negotiating rights with her. The Wings recently officially extended a core qualifying offer to Sabally.

Days before the Unrivaled season began, it wasn’t long until Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud made some recruiting efforts to Satou Sabally. After Sabally planned a shocking Dallas Wings departure,

Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud and Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally debut as Phantom BC teammates in Unrivaled women's pro basketball league.

Satou Sabally is part of the WNBA stars competing in Unrivaled, amid the free agency period. After she confirmed her desire to change teams, a Mercury star is trying to "recruit" her.

After Satou Sabally said she played her last game for the Wings, the Mercury should make a move for the all-star.

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 WNBA offseason enters its second stage today. After 10 days of extending qualifying offers to retain the rights of their own free agents, teams are now allowed to negotiate with everyone. Contracts cannot officially be finalized until Feb. 1, but deals will be agreed upon before then, if not signed on the dotted line.

As some of the biggest WNBA stars are competing in Unrivaled amid free agency, there’s a lot of speculation surrounding market movements. In that scenario, a Phoenix Mercury veteran will listen to offers for the first time.

One WNBA player who seems likely to be heading to a new team this offseason is Dallas Wings standout Satou Sabally. Ever since Sabally informed the Wings that

Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud has been busy with the inaugural season of the Unrivaled League, playing for Phantom BC in the 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league, but hasn’t been distracted enough to forget about what’s about to happen in the WNBA.

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