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Sky waive 2025 first-rounder G Hailey Van Lith
- On Monday, the Chicago Sky waived second-year guard Hailey Van Lith and signed 10-year veteran guard Natasha Cloud ahead of Saturday's season opener against the Portland Fire.
- Chicago General Manager Jeff Pagliocca attributed the decision to a 'style-of-play preference,' citing Van Lith's poor fit with the coaching staff despite averaging 3.5 points on 33.9% shooting in 29 games.
- The Sky signed Cloud to a one-year deal worth $555,000; she averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 rebounds last season and is a three-time All-Defensive team member.
- Van Lith's representatives are holding 'active conversations' with multiple teams before the May 7 roster deadline, with league expansion to 15 teams creating additional opportunities.
- The Sky open their 2026 campaign Saturday in Portland seeking improvement from last season's 10-34 record, bolstered by offseason acquisitions including guard Skylar Diggins.
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Natasha Cloud landing with Chicago Sky after dumping Hailey Van Lith
Natasha Cloud signed with the Chicago Sky, the team announced Monday, just four days before the WNBA season begins. 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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