Leïla Lacan returns to Connecticut Sun, shows immediate impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Leïla Lacan has rejoined the Connecticut Sun after playing in France, contributing to the team's recent success. In her first game back on May 30, she scored 12 points in a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, marking the Sun's second win of the season. Despite a subsequent loss to the Atlanta Dream on June 2, where she recorded 11 points, Lacan's performance signals an upward trend for a team struggling early in the season. As the Sun continue to adjust without key player Marina Mabrey, Lacan is expected to play a pivotal role moving forward.
- •Lacan scored 12 points in her return against the Sparks.
- •The Sun defeated Los Angeles by three points on May 30.
- •Lacan recorded 11 points, two rebounds, and five assists against the Dream.
- •The Sun has had a rocky start, winning just two of ten games.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Can Leïla Lacan Get the Connecticut Sun Back on Track?
"Leïla Lacan of the Connecticut Sun is back from France. That’s great news for the Sun, who are already showing signs of major improvement. Lacan is a standout player, coming off being one of the team’s top performers last year. So far, she’s easily picking up right where she left off. Looking Back at Year […] The post Can Leïla Lacan Get the Connecticut Sun Back on Track? appeared first on The Lead.
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