Trending Now - Hailey Van Lith Released by Chicago Sky, Natasha Cloud Steps in

WHO:

Yahoo Sports - Hailey Van Lith, Natasha Cloud, Chicago Sky, Portland Fire, Angel Reese, Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson, Jacy Sheldon, Gabriela Jacquez, Ajša Sivka, Tyler Marsh.

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - Natasha Cloud's contract with the Chicago Sky is reported to be worth $555,000 for one year.

The New York Times - Cloud was a starter for the New York Liberty in 2025, starting 41 games and averaging 10.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

Yahoo Sports - The Chicago Sky have had five first-round picks in the past three years; after trading Angel Reese and waiving Hailey Van Lith, they are left with only two of those picks, including 2026 draftee Gabriela Jacquez.

Yahoo Sports - Hailey Van Lith is reportedly already in conversation with multiple teams after being waived by the Chicago Sky.

Yahoo Sports - The Chicago Sky traded away star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, indicating a significant roster overhaul.

The New York Times - The Sky's general manager Jeff Pagliocca stated, “Natasha is one of the best passers and defenders in our league. She fits in with the other proven winners on our roster.”

The New York Times - Azura Stevens is working through a minor stress injury in her left knee and expects to be available “early in the season.”

The New York Times - DiJonai Carrington is still recovering from a foot injury that required surgery during the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Natasha Cloud has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Sky worth $550,000.

The New York Times - Cloud was a starter for the New York Liberty in 2025, starting 41 games.

The New York Times - The Chicago Sky's starting five for the season opener could include Diggins, Cloud, Sheldon, Rickea Jackson, and Kamilla Cardoso.

The New York Times - The Sky's training camp roster was cut to 12 players, waiving Coulibaly and forward Maddy Westbeld.

The New York Times - The league's cutdown date for rosters is May 7.

Yahoo Sports - Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky.

Yahoo Sports - Van Lith was drafted 11th overall by the Chicago Sky in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Van Lith averaged 3.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 12.5 minutes of play per game during her rookie season.

Sportskeeda - Natasha Cloud will be playing for the Chicago Sky in the 2026 WNBA season.

Yahoo Sports - The Chicago Sky will open the WNBA regular season against the Portland Fire on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - The Chicago Sky traded star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The Chicago Sky is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Yahoo Sports - The Sky will play the Portland Fire in Portland, Oregon.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The WNBA regular season is set to start on Saturday.

WHY:

Yahoo Sports - Van Lith was waived due to the Sky’s “style of play preference.”

Daily Mail Sports - Van Lith's rookie season was underwhelming largely due to injuries and limited minutes.

HOW:

The New York Times - The Sky's training camp was competitive, with guards like Sydney Taylor and Aicha Coulibaly impressing early. Taylor went undrafted in 2024 before beginning her professional career overseas.

The New York Times - The Sky's training camp was competitive, with guards like Sydney Taylor and Aicha Coulibaly impressing early.

Yahoo Sports - The Chicago Sky made roster changes by waiving Van Lith and acquiring players like Natasha Cloud, Skylar Diggins, Rickea Jackson, and Jacy Sheldon in free agency.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 13:23 UTC)

Natasha Cloud has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Sky worth $555,000, following her impressive performance as a starter for the New York Liberty in 2025, where she averaged 10.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. The Sky, who have had five first-round picks in the past three years, now have only two remaining after trading Angel Reese and waiving Hailey Van Lith, including their 2026 draftee Gabriela Jacquez. In a competitive training camp, guards Sydney Taylor and Aicha Coulibaly have stood out, with Taylor having previously gone undrafted in 2024 before starting her professional career overseas.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 01:28 UTC)

The Chicago Sky are making significant changes to their roster, having traded star Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream and waived Hailey Van Lith, who is now in talks with multiple teams. General Manager Jeff Pagliocca praised Natasha as one of the best passers and defenders in the league, highlighting her fit with the team's proven winners. Meanwhile, Azura Stevens is dealing with a minor stress injury in her left knee but expects to be ready early in the season, while DiJonai Carrington continues her recovery from offseason foot surgery.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 23:19 UTC)

Natasha Cloud has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Sky worth $550,000, after starting 41 games for the New York Liberty in 2025. The Sky's training camp roster has been trimmed to 12 players, with the team waiving Coulibaly and forward Maddy Westbeld. As the season opener approaches, the starting five could feature Cloud alongside Diggins, Sheldon, Rickea Jackson, and Kamilla Cardoso, with the league's cutdown date for rosters set for May 7.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 21:20 UTC)

In a significant roster shakeup, the Chicago Sky has waived Hailey Van Lith, who was drafted 11th overall in 2025 and averaged 3.5 points during her rookie season. Meanwhile, Natasha Cloud is set to join the Sky for the upcoming WNBA season, which will kick off with a game against the Portland Fire on Saturday. The team is also making headlines by trading star player Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream as they adjust their lineup to fit their preferred style of play.