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Lacan Returns, Van Lith Waived by Sun
28 May
Summary
- Leila Lacan is back with the Connecticut Sun after Olympic duty.
- Hailey Van Lith was waived by the Sun on Thursday.
- Lacan led her team to a title and was named finals MVP.
The Connecticut Sun announced on Thursday that they have activated guard Leila Lacan, while waiving Hailey Van Lith. Lacan, a silver medalist at the Paris Olympics for France, is returning to the WNBA after a successful stint in France. She recently led Basket Landes to the La Boulangère Wonderligue title, earning finals MVP recognition. Lacan was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 10.4 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.2 steals in 25 games last season.
Hailey Van Lith, a first-round pick in the 2025 WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky, was subsequently waived by the Sun. She had averaged 3.5 points in 29 games last season. This year with Connecticut, Van Lith was averaging 8.1 points and 2.2 assists. The Sun are looking to improve their current 1-8 record. Lacan is expected to make her season debut on Saturday against the Los Angeles Sparks.
