The Chicago Sky just signed one of the WNBA’s best free agents
Natasha Cloud, who went un-signed during free agency, has finally found a home.
PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 19: Natasha Cloud #9 of the New York Liberty handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on September 19, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Chicago Sky have signed Natasha Cloud, the team announced on Monday.
Cloud was the best player available in free agency, and many were surprised she remained unsigned through the preseason, given her strong track record as a starting point guard in the WNBA. “Natasha is one of the best passers and defenders in our league,” Chicago general manager Jeff Pagliocca said Monday in a statement. “She fits in with the other proven winners on our roster.
” adding a cloud to our sky ☁️ welcome to the Chi, Tash! pic. twitter.
com/tr7LrkH5ZL — Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) May 4, 2026 Cloud was drafted in 2025 and spent the first 8 years of her career on the Washington Mystics. In 2024, she was on the Phoenix Mercury before joining the New York Liberty last year. She’s started 283 of 327 career games, averaging 8.