Hailey Van Lith waived for second time in May as Sun part ways with second-year guard after just 9 games
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Key Points:
- The Connecticut Sun have waived second-year guard Hailey Van Lith after she played nine games, averaging 8.1 points and 2.2 assists, following her recent acquisition from the Chicago Sky.
- The Sun activated French guard Leïla Lacan, who returns from contract suspension after winning a title and Finals MVP honors with Basket Landes in the 2026 La Boulangère Wonderligue.
- Van Lith, a former first-round pick by the Chicago Sky and standout college player at Louisville and TCU, has now been waived twice within a month amid team roster changes and coaching style preferences.
- Despite the Sun’s 1-8 record, Van Lith showed improved efficiency, shooting nearly 50% from the field and 47.1% from three-point range, but her tenure with Connecticut has ended as she seeks a more stable WNBA position.
- Lacan is expected to make her season debut for the Sun against the Los Angeles Sparks, while Van Lith expressed gratitude for the opportunity and transparency during her brief stint with Connecticut.