Overview
- The Connecticut Sun upgraded Hailey Van Lith from a developmental contract to a seven-day deal to temporarily fill a roster spot.
- Leïla Lacan’s FIBA World Cup duty for France created the opening and will hand Van Lith starter-level minutes while Lacan is away.
- Van Lith’s return follows a rocky stretch this season: she was the No. 11 pick in 2025, waived by the Chicago Sky in May, claimed then waived by Connecticut, and kept on a developmental deal after coach Rachid Meziane said the earlier waiving was expected once Lacan returned.
- Van Lith has played in 16 games for the Sun this year, averaging 5.3 points, 1.9 assists and 1.0 rebounds in about 14 minutes per game.
- Seven-day contracts let teams temporarily replace players during international call-ups and give fringe players a short window to prove they deserve a longer roster spot or offseason interest.