Natasha Cloud discusses activism's impact on WNBA free agency market
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Natasha Cloud, a WNBA guard, recently reflected on her free agency experience during an interview on the Bird’s Eye View podcast. After her tenure with the New York Liberty ended, Cloud sat on the free agent market for weeks, attributing the situation partially to her outspoken activism and advocacy for social issues. She acknowledged changes in her representation, noting the influence of her activism on her marketability and contract negotiations. Despite the challenges, the Chicago Sky eventually signed her for the 2026 season. Cloud expressed a desire for more transparency during her free agency journey and remains uncertain about the reasons for her prolonged absence from the market.
- •Cloud acknowledged her activism's potential negative impact on free agency.
- •She faced difficulties in securing endorsements and contract negotiations.
- •After being released by the Liberty, she signed with the Chicago Sky.
- •Cloud changed agencies multiple times during her free agency process.
- •She expressed a need for clarity from teams regarding her status.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Natasha Cloud opens up on how activism may have impacted her WNBA free agency market
"When WNBA fan favorite guard Natasha Cloud sat on the free agent market for weeks this past offseason, social media commentators and content creators assumed the worst. Because Cloud is known among basketball fans for her advocacy for the players’ union and outspokenness on social and political issues, even campaigning with New York City mayor…
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