Chicago Sky sign Natasha Cloud, waive Hailey Van Lith
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Sky signed veteran guard Natasha Cloud to a one-year, $550,000 deal while waiving rookie Hailey Van Lith, who struggled in her first season.
- Cloud, a WNBA champion and three-time All-Defensive Team member, is expected to share backcourt duties with new signee Skylar Diggins, addressing the team's need for experienced guard play after injuries to Courtney Vandersloot.
- The Sky face additional injury concerns with Azura Stevens and DiJonai Carrington recovering, potentially impacting their starting lineup early in the season.
- Despite rumors of blackballing due to activism, Cloud received multiple offers and chose Chicago; Van Lith's release reflects the team's competitive guard depth and roster strategy ahead of the May 7 cutdown date.
- The Sky’s final roster decisions will focus on competition among young players Sydney Taylor, Aicha Coulibaly, and Maddy Westbeld for the remaining spots.
