Overview
- Hailey Van Lith signed a developmental contract with the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, May 30, and the deal allows her to be activated for as many as 12 games under WNBA rules.
- The Sun had waived Van Lith earlier this week to free an active roster spot after activating guard Leïla Lacan, who returned from France and started for Connecticut on Saturday.
- Van Lith averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 assists while shooting 49.2% from the field and 47.1% from three in nine appearances for the Sun before being waived, showing more efficient play than in her rookie year.
- She was the No. 11 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky, played 29 games as a rookie while managing an ankle injury, and was claimed off waivers by Connecticut after being released by Chicago in early May.
- The move uses a recently expanded developmental pathway that lets teams carry two such players and keeps young talent close to team coaching and practices while giving franchises low-cost roster flexibility if injuries or lineup needs arise.