Natasha Cloud lands with Chicago Sky after they dump Hailey Van Lith
Natasha Cloud signed with the Chicago Sky just days before the WNBA season opener, filling a need at point guard while Courtney Vandersloot recovers from injury. The move came shortly after the Sky waived Hailey Van Lith, the previous year's No. 11 draft pick. Cloud, a veteran of 10 seasons, brings experience and strong passing and defensive skills to the team.
- ▪Natasha Cloud signed with the Chicago Sky four days before the WNBA season began.
- ▪The Sky waived Hailey Van Lith shortly before signing Cloud, despite previously protecting her in the expansion draft.
- ▪Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb defended Cloud’s character, rejecting claims about her being a poor teammate or being let go due to her activism.
- ▪Cloud averaged 10.1 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in 41 games during the 2025 season.
- ▪Cloud is joining her fourth WNBA team in four years after stints with the Mystics, Mercury, Sun, and Liberty.
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WNBA Natasha Cloud lands with Chicago Sky after they dump Hailey Van Lith By Madeline Kenney Published May 4, 2026, 3:24 p.m. ET Natasha Cloud’s free agency saga finally came to an end. The former Liberty guard signed with the Chicago Sky, the team announced Monday, just four days before the WNBA season begins. “Natasha is one of the best passers and defenders in our league,” Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said in a statement. “She fits in with the other proven winners on our roster.” We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW Cloud’s signing came just hours after the team waived Hailey Van Lith, the No. 11 pick in last year’s draft.
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