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.

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

Sabrina Ionescu returned to basketball activities this week after having offseason surgery on her thumb. The Liberty star said Thursday her recovery has been going “really well” since her Dec. 6 operation to repair a ligament in her right thumb that she injured during the WNBA Finals.

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

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Sue Bird can’t wait to see Sabrina Ionescu and some of the best WNBA players compete in the inaugural Unrivaled tournament.

Satou Sabally is not re-signing with the Dallas Wings, making her one of the most intriguing free agents on the market. Which teams make the most sense for her?