The Chicago Sky waive guard Hailey Van Lith after one season with the franchise, according to multiple reports. Van Lith, selected by Chicago with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft, exits the team days before the Sky’s season opener, following what outlets describe as a disappointing rookie year. Fox News reports the Sky also add veteran guard Natasha Cloud to fill Van Lith’s roster spot. In connection with the roster move, Newsweek reports the Sky make an immediate $555,000 signing shortly after releasing Van Lith, citing activity aimed at filling the team’s roster as the new season approaches. After Chicago waives Van Lith, Newsweek says she is claimed off waivers by a new WNBA team on Wednesday, ahead of the league’s season start. The reports align on the timeline: Chicago releases Van Lith in the final days before opening games, she subsequently clears into a new destination via waivers, and Chicago’s roster is adjusted with additional guard options, including Natasha Cloud.