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Connecticut Sun Activate Leïla Lacan, Waive Hailey Van Lith

The move frees a roster spot for Lacan after her championship run in France and highlights the tight roster math that forces short-term cuts in the WNBA.

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Jul 9, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Leila Lacan (47) drives the ball to the basket against Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) and forward Alysha Clark (32) in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Connecticut Sun announced on Thursday that they activated guard Leïla Lacan and waived guard Hailey Van Lith to open a 12-player roster spot.
  • Lacan is returning from Basket Landes in France after winning the La Boulangère Wonderligue title and earning Finals MVP, and she is expected to make her Sun season debut this weekend.
  • Van Lith played nine games for Connecticut after being claimed off waivers from Chicago on May 6 and averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 assists while shooting 49.2 percent from the field.
  • Because Van Lith has fewer than four years of service she is eligible for a developmental roster spot or to be claimed on waivers, a common pathway for young players squeezed by fixed roster limits.
  • The Sun’s 1-8 start increased urgency to reinstate a proven piece like Lacan, and the decision underscores how returning overseas players, roster caps, and developmental rules shape short-term personnel moves.