Natasha Cloud finally finds her WNBA home in Chicago, although her arrival (yet again) raises questions about the Sky’s team-building process
Natasha Cloud has signed with the Sky. The good news for the point guard, however, raises some questions for Chicago.
Natasha Cloud and Rachel Banham. | NBAE via Getty Images For whatever reason, the 2026 WNBA free agency winds did not blow in Natasha Cloud’s favor. But, one of the most high-profile unsigned free agents finally found a new WNBA home in the Windy City, as Cloud has a signed a one-year deal for $555,000 with the Chicago Sky .
adding a cloud to our sky ☁️ welcome to the Chi, Tash! pic. twitter.
com/tr7LrkH5ZL — Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) May 4, 2026 General manager Jeff Pagliocca said of Cloud , “Natasha is one of the best passers and defenders in our league. She fits in with the other proven winners on our roster. ” The decision to add Cloud at this late date, however, raises some questions about Chicago’s mostly-heralded offseason overhaul .
A team that has too-often inspired scrutiny for their roster and asset management is again deserving of examination. To make room for Cloud, the Sky waived Hailey Van Lith, the second-year guard who they drafted No. 11 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
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