Sun activate standout guard Leila Lacan, waive Hailey Van Lith
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Key Points:
- The Connecticut Sun activated guard Leila Lacan and waived 2025 first-round pick Hailey Van Lith ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
- Lacan, an Olympic silver medalist and former AP All-Rookie Team member, is expected to debut this season after a strong 2025 campaign with the Sun and a championship-winning stint in France.
- Van Lith, who was acquired after being waived by the Chicago Sky, expressed gratitude for her time with the Sun and remains motivated despite being released.
- Lacan averaged 10.4 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in 2025, significantly boosting the Sun's performance, while Van Lith averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 assists in limited action this season.
- Van Lith’s rookie season with the Sky was hampered by an ankle injury, limiting her to 29 games and 3.5 points per game before joining the Sun.