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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

Hailey Van Lith has new WNBA team after Sky cut her loose | Sporting News HVL is moving to a new part of the league.

MAY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Landing with Connecticut The Sun were awarded Van Lith on waivers Wednesday.

Impact After she was let go by the Sky on Monday, Connecticut has placed a successful waiver claim on Van Lith. She'll help provide the team with backcourt depth while Leila Lacan fulfills her overseas commitment. Last year with Chicago, Van Lith averaged 3.5 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game in 29 regular-season outings.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

How Sky ended up with zero 2025 WNBA draft picks on roster after Hailey Van Lith, Ajsa Sivka departures | Sporting News Chicago drafted four players in 2025: Ajsa Sivka, Hailey Van Lith, Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly. None of them are on the Sky's roster...

MAY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chicago Sky Waive Hailey Van Lith CHICAGO (May 4, 2026) — The Chicago Sky announced today they waived guard Hailey Van Lith. Van Lith was selected with the No. 11 overall pic...

MAY 5 • WNBA.COM

Deadspin | WNBA cuts roundup: Sky waive 2025 first-rounder Hailey Van Lith Deadspin | WNBA cuts roundup: Sky waive 2025 first-rounder Hailey Van Lith

MAY 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chicago Sky waive Hailey Van Lith and sign Natasha Cloud

The Chicago Sky waived point guard Hailey Van Lith after drafting her in the first round last year and signed guard Natasha Cloud

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Chicago Sky's Hailey Van Lith decision inspires more questions than answers The Sky waived Hailey Van Lith Monday after drafting her as the 11th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

MAY 4 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Hailey Van Lith Becomes Roster Casualty Amid Sky's Natasha Cloud Addition The Chicago Sky swapped high-profile guards on their roster on May 4.

MAY 4 • SI.COM

WNBA roster cuts 2026: Tracking the most notable releases by team, from Hailey Van Lith to Marta Suarez | Sporting News Here are the latest WNBA roster cuts ahead of the 2026 season.

MAY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hailey Van Lith, former WNBA first round pick, waived by Chicago Sky Former NCAA star Hailey Van Lith was waived Monday by the Chicago Sky, who picked her 11th overall in last year's WNBA Draft.

MAY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Chicago Sky waive 2025 first-round pick Hailey Van Lith The Chicago Sky waived guard Hailey Van Lith, they announced Monday. Van Lith joined the Sky as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Dra...

MAY 4 • UPI.COM

Why Chicago Sky are parting ways with Hailey Van Lith despite 1st-round pick status | Sporting News This is a frustrating moment for the Sky and HVL.

MAY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Waived by Chicago Van Lith was waived by the Sky on Monday.

Impact Following a productive collegiate career between Louisville, LSU and TCU, Van Lith spent her rookie season with the Sky in 2025, averaging 3.5 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game. She was productive during the preseason, averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 assists in 20.5 minutes per game, but she'll be left off Chicago's Opening Night roster ahead of the 2026 campaign. If the 24-year-old clears waivers, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Sky express interest in retaining her via a developmental spot.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 in preseason opener Van Lith recorded 20 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists, a rebound and a steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 108-104 preseason loss to the Mercury.

Impact The Sky had a relatively even distribution of minutes among their players during Saturday's preseason opener, but Van Lith was one of five players who played at least 17 minutes, even though she came off the bench. The 24-year-old was perfect from the field while finishing third on the team in assists, and she'll likely have a chance to carve out more playing time in 2026 if she can maintain efficient play. She made 29 appearances during her rookie year in 2025, averaging 3.5 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hailey Van Lith provides Sky with a lineup dilemma they didn't expect After an underwhelming rookie campaign, Hailey Van Lith has forced the Chicago Sky and Tyler Marsh into a decision they would not have seen...

APRIL 26 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Off injury report for Saturday Van Lith (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's preseason game against Phoenix, per WNBA reporter Kareem Copeland.

Impact Van Lith missed Chicago's final seven games in 2025 due to an ankle injury, though she's set to return to game action for the team's preseason opener. Over 29 regular-season appearances last year, the 24-year-old guard averaged 3.5 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per showing.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Chicago Sky waive Hailey Van Lith and sign Natasha Cloud