Sun activate Leila Lacan, waive Hailey Van Lith
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
On Thursday, the Sun activated standout guard Leila Lacan, a significant move for the team. In a corresponding decision, they waived Hailey Van Lith, the 2025 first-round pick who had not made a substantial impact on the roster. Lacan's activation comes as the Sun look to bolster their lineup for upcoming matches. The decision regarding Van Lith reflects the team's strategic adjustments as they aim for improved performance this season.
- •Leila Lacan activated by the Sun on Thursday
- •Hailey Van Lith waived following the activation
- •Van Lith was a 2025 first-round pick
- •The move aims to strengthen the team's performance
- •Sun are preparing for the season's next phase
- 8:26 PMBleacher Report — Hailey Van Lith Waived by Connecticut Sun, Top Landing Spots for 2025 WNBA 1st-Round Pick - Bleacher Report
- 7:20 PMESPN — Sun activate standout guard Leila Lacan, waive Hailey Van Lith - ESPN
"The Sun activated standout guard Leila Lacan on Thursday and in a corresponding move waived 2025 first-round pick Hailey Van Lith.
"The Connecticut Sun announced Thursday that guard Hailey Van Lith has been waived and Leïla Lacan has been activated.
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External links- ESPNMay 28, 2026, 7:20 PMSun activate standout guard Leila Lacan, waive Hailey Van Lith - ESPN
The Sun activated standout guard Leila Lacan on Thursday and in a corresponding move waived 2025 first-round pick Hailey Van Lith.
- Bleacher ReportMay 28, 2026, 8:26 PMHailey Van Lith Waived by Connecticut Sun, Top Landing Spots for 2025 WNBA 1st-Round Pick - Bleacher Report
The Connecticut Sun announced Thursday that guard Hailey Van Lith has been waived and Leïla Lacan has been activated.
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