Hailey Van Lith Waived For a Second Time This WNBA Season
Hailey Van Lith has been waived for the second time this WNBA season after a brief stint with the Connecticut Sun. Despite her efforts, the team struggled with a 1-8 record, leading to her release. Van Lith remains optimistic and is now looking for her third opportunity in the league.
- ▪Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Chicago Sky on May 4, 2026, just before the regular season began.
- ▪She was picked up by the Connecticut Sun, where she averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 assists in nine games.
- ▪The Sun announced her waiver to activate guard Leila Lacan, despite Van Lith's positive attitude during her time with the team.
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- ▪ Sun waive Hailey Van Lith after just nine games — New York Post
- ▪ Hailey Van Lith waived by Connecticut Sun after just nine games, marking second cut in under a month — Fox News — Latest
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 01:05:46 +0000 |
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