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Hailey Van Lith's next WNBA move revealed after Sun waived former LSU star | Sporting News HVL isn't going far.

MAY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Back with Sun on developmental deal Van Lith is set to rejoin the Sun on a developmental contract, Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com reports Saturday.

Impact Van Lith appeared in nine regular-season games (three starts) with the Sun before being waived by the team Thursday. She's opted to return to Connecticut under a developmental deal, which will limit her availability for the rest of the 2026 campaign. Prior to being cut, Van Lith averaged 8.1 points, 2.2 assists and 1.1 rebounds over 17.6 minutes per game.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Top 5 Landing Spots for Hailey Van Lith Following Connecticut Sun's Brutal 9-Game Decision Former first-round draft pick Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

MAY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Connecticut Sun waive Hailey Van Lith and activate Leila Lacan

The Connecticut Sun brought back a familiar name by activating guard Leila Lacan and waiving Hailey Van Lith

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Hailey Van Lith landing spots: Where the former Sun guard could go next | Sporting News Van Lith will have to continue her WNBA career away from Connecticut.

MAY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Hailey Van Lith was waived by Sun despite averaging 8.1 PPG | Sporting News This move is hard to figure out.

MAY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Waived by Sun The Sun waived Van Lith on Thursday, Aryeh Schwartz of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact The Sun needed to clear a roster spot to activate Leila Lacan. During her stint with the Sun, Van Lith averaged 8.1 points, 2.2 assists, 1.1 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 17.6 minutes per game.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seven points Van Lith produced seven points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one block across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 71-61 loss to the Fire.

Impact Van Lith continues to be used in a modest role for the Sun. She's had some bright moments, however, as she's shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 47.1 percent from beyond the arc with 8.1 points, 2.2 assists, 1.1 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 17.6 minutes per game.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gabby Williams' 15 points lead balanced attack by Valkyries, Golden State beats Connecticut 97-70

Gabby Williams scored 15 points, Kaila Charles added 12 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Connecticut Sun for a 97-70 win

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Won't start Friday Van Lith won't start Friday's game against the Storm.

Impact After starting the last three games, Van Lith will slide to the second unit in favor of Charlisse Leger-Walker. Van Lith has averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in three regular-season appearances off the bench so far this season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Poor effort Wednesday Van Lith finished with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across 12 minutes during Wednesday's 80-78 win over the Storm.

Impact Connecticut had four players hit double figures in scoring, so it looks like they took a hot-hand approach. Despite Wednesday's dud, the second-year guard has still averaged 9.3 points, 2.8 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers in 19.2 minutes per contest through six games this season (three starts).

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Burke's three-point play in final seconds leads Sun to 1st win of the season, 80-78 over the Storm

Kennedy Burke scored 15 points and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 2.8 seconds left, Charlisse Leger-Walker scored a career-high 16 points, and Connecticut beat the Seat...

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Heartbreaking Chicago Sky exit revealed undeniable Hailey Van Lith truth Hailey Van Lith signed with the Connecticut Sun after the Chicago Sky waived her and it may have been for the best.

MAY 20 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Solid performance in start Van Lith finished Monday's 83-82 loss to the Fire with 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block across 25 minutes.

Impact The Sun have been mixing and matching their starting backcourt while Leila Lacan fulfills her overseas obligations, deploying Van Lith in the first unit in back-to-back games. Van Lith has scored in double digits in both of her starts, and she's averaged 11.2 points, 3.2 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes per tilt through five games this season while shooting a scorching 53.8 percent from deep.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sug Sutton makes go-ahead floater to help the Fire beat the Sun 83-82

Sarah Ashlee Barker and Bridget Carleton each scored 18 points, Sug Sutton scored a go-ahead basket with 22.6 seconds left, and the Portland Fire beat the Connecticut Sun 83-82

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Leads Sun in scoring Friday Van Lith finished with 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3P), one rebound and four assists across 22 minutes in Friday's 101-94 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Van Lith got her first career start Friday and took full advantage by scoring a team-high 17 points while shooting an efficient 75 percent from downtown. The 2025 No. 11 overall pick averaged 3.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks over 12.4 minutes in 29 games with Chicago last season. It appears Van Lith is well on her way to a more productive year, and her effort in the loss to the Aces may have earned her some more starts down the line.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94

A’ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Van Lith will start Friday's game against the Aces.

Impact Saniya Rivers and Charlisse Leger-Walker will slide to the second unit, opening the door for Gianna Kneepkens and Van Lith to start in the backcourt. Over three regular-season appearances thus far, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per game.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine off bench Van Lith closed with nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist, one block and two steals across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 98-69 loss to the Aces.

Impact Van Lith was let go by the Sky ahead of the regular season, but she was claimed off waivers by the Sun a few days later. Although she's come off her bench during her first three appearances with Connecticut, she's generated consistent production, averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per game. Her role could decrease once Leila Lacan (overseas commitment) and Aaliyah Edwards (thigh) are back in action, but Van Lith has made a solid first impression with her new team early in her second professional season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lexie Brown hits 5 3-pointers and scores 17 as the Storm beat the Sun 89-82

Lexie Brown hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points, Flau’jae Johnson had 16 and the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 89-82 on Sunday

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Hailey Van Lith shows her potential in Sun debut after Sky parted ways | Sporting News HVL had herself a solid night.

MAY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hailey Van Lith's pregame outfit for first Sun game is a must-see Hailey Van Lith made her debut for the Connecticut Sun on Friday as the WNBA opened the new season with a three-game slate. Van Lith played...

MAY 9 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Bryson Graham's Media Blitz, van Lith's Next Team, Top Draft Pick Shuns Sky, and Other Bullets New Bulls EVP Bryson Graham has been making the media rounds, Hailey van Lith has found a post-Sky home, and more Bulls Bullets.

MAY 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Hailey Van Lith deal shows Sun has what Sky desperately lacks By signing with the Connecticut Sun, Hailey Van Lith has proven that the franchise possesses something that the Chicago Sky could only wish...

MAY 7 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Brittney Griner welcomes Hailey Van Lith after surprising Sky departure | Sporting News Griner welcomed her new teammate right away.

MAY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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