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

When Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally were in college, the Oregon teammates used to talk about what it would be like to play together at the professional level.

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.

With Satou Sabally set to join a new team for the 2025 WNBA season, Sabrina Ionescu and Natasha Cloud began recruiting the German forward.

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

The WNBA free agency is in its early stages, but several teams have made moves to at least try to get something in return for a wantaway star. Satou Sabally is one of the best players in free agency, but the Dallas Wings gave her the core designation ahead of a potential trade somewhere else.

Oct 1, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) drives past New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones (35) during game two of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally is set to become a highly coveted free agent after she received and accepted the team's core designation.

As Phantom BC enters the inaugural season of Unrivaled, they are not only without Marina Mabrey due to injury but also facing a setback with Sabrina Ionescu, who is dealing with an injury as well.

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The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league featuring 36 WNBA players will debut Friday night. Here's what to know and how to watch.

On the eve of Unrivaled's Friday debut, one of the stars from the 3x3 women's basketball league will miss two to four weeks due to injury. Marina Mabrey, who will play for Phantom BC, suffered a right calf strain during training camp and will miss at least a quarter of Unrivaled's eight-week season.