On the court, Satou Sabally is a driven athlete who’s propelled the Phoenix Mercury to one of the WNBA’s best records this season. Off the court, Sabally is also a fierce competitor who serves as the Mercury’s team representative for the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA).As team rep, Sabally has been on the front lines of the union’s negotiations with the league to establish a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Speaking at a media availability Tuesday, the Mercury forward gave an update on the talks."We got a proposal from the league, which was honestly a slap in the face," Sabally told reporters.Satou Sabally's comments indicate the union isn’t happy with the league’s proposed CBA terms. Because WNBA players have previously stated they will opt out of the current CBA before its 2027 expiration, a lockout could occur in 2026 if the union and league don’t reach an agreement.The Mercury forward also addressed speculation about league expansion. Though Sabally acknowledged the merits of this proposal, she said she would rather see the WNBA focus on players currently signed to their teams."Adding teams in Philly and Detroit, how amazing is it that the league can grow?" Sabally said. "But how cool would it also be to have expansion on the rosters? Maybe focus on the teams also that find excuses continuously to lack investment into their players before we focus on adding more."With the 2025 regular season nearing its halfway point, both the union and league face growing pressure to reach a new agreement. As far as Sabally is concerned, the league’s latest proposal is not satisfactory.Satou Sabally speaks up for teammate amidst All-Star voting snub: "She definitely should have been a starter"In the same media availability, Satou Sabally spoke her mind about Mercury teammate Alyssa Thomas not getting a starting nod for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game."She definitely should have been an All-Star starter," Sabally told reporters. "We're second in the league, and I feel like we've been under the radar the whole time. For someone like AT not to be part of it, just shows that the system could be a little different."The Mercury forward added that Thomas, who is averaging 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and a team-best 9.3 assists per game, will likely make the 2025 All-Star Game as a reserve.