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Ruled out for Saturday Van Lith (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Fever.

Impact Van Lith is battling a left ankle contusion, which will hold her out of action for a second consecutive contest. Her next chance to play comes Wednesday, when the Sun host the Mystics.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana visits Connecticut after Boston's 34-point game

Indiana plays the Connecticut Sun after Aliyah Boston scored 34 points in the Fever's 114-106 overtime victory over the Chicago Sky

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Out with ankle contusion Van Lith (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Tempo.

Impact Van Lith is nursing a left ankle contusion, which is keeping her out for at least one contest. Her next chance to play arrives Saturday, when the Sun host the Fever.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Van Lith (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Van Lith will sit out Monday's contest in an effort to preserve her eligibility while signed to a developmental contract. Her next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Toronto.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hailey Van Lith had everyone talking before Connecticut's showdown with Chicago | Sporting News It was the talk of the night seeing HVL's pregame attire.

JUNE 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not listed on injury report Van Lith (coach's decision) isn't on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against Chicago.

Impact Van Lith was signed to a developmental contract with the Sun on Saturday after being waived a few days prior, and she hasn't appeared in a game since being brought back by Connecticut. She could still be ruled out ahead of Friday's tipoff, but for now it appears she'll have a chance to suit up.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Van Lith (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Dream.

Impact Van Lith returned to the Sun on a developmental contract after being waived Thursday, and she'll sit out Tuesday's contest to preserve her eligibility. The second-year guard's next chance to play will come Friday in Chicago.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hailey Van Lith signs developmental deal with Sun after being cut by team The Sun had cut Hailey Van Lith earlier this week but re-signed the former first-round pick to a developmental contract.

MAY 30 • USATODAY.COM

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

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