Natasha Cloud Joins New York Liberty in Major Trade with Connecticut Sun

The defending WNBA champions acquire the veteran guard and elite defender in exchange for two first-round draft picks.

The New York Liberty traded the No. 7 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and a 2026 first-round pick to the Connecticut Sun for Natasha Cloud.
Cloud, a nine-year WNBA veteran, brings championship experience from her 2019 title with the Washington Mystics and a strong defensive reputation.
The Liberty aim to defend their 2024 WNBA championship, addressing roster gaps left by offseason departures of Courtney Vandersloot and Kayla Thornton.
The Connecticut Sun, in a rebuilding phase, have accumulated additional draft capital to focus on developing young talent.
Cloud expressed excitement about joining the Liberty, who view her as a critical addition to their roster for their title defense in 2025.