Natasha Cloud has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Sky after nearly 30 days of uncertainty during WNBA free agency. The contract is reportedly worth $555,000.
Key points
Natasha Cloud signs with Chicago Sky
Contract is worth $555,000
Cloud was in limbo for nearly 30 days
She is a veteran guard in the WNBA
Sky GM praises her passing and defensive skills
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Natasha Cloud signs with Chicago Sky after nearly 30 days in limbo
"Natasha is one of the best passers and defenders in our league," Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said via release. "She fits in with the other proven winners on our roster."
Cloud, a 10-year WNBA veteran, spent the 2025 season with New York Liberty, averaging 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.2 steals. Before joining the Liberty, Cloud had a one-year stint with the Phoenix Mercury. Over the course of her 38 starts with Phoenix, she averaged 11.5 points, 6.9 assists and 1.4 steals. She also earned All-Defensive Second Team honors.
Cloud, a 2019 WNBA champion, also spent eight seasons with the Washington Mystics before arriving in Phoenix. With the Mytics, she started 204 games and became the all-time franchise leader in assists (1,258) while ranking fourth in steals (236).
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Q&A
What is the value of Natasha Cloud's contract with the Chicago Sky?
Natasha Cloud's contract with the Chicago Sky is reportedly worth $555,000.
Why was Natasha Cloud in limbo for nearly 30 days?
Natasha Cloud was in limbo during WNBA free agency, which began on April 6, before signing with the Chicago Sky.
Who is Natasha Cloud and what position does she play?
Natasha Cloud is a veteran guard known for her passing and defensive skills in the WNBA.
What did the Chicago Sky's general manager say about Natasha Cloud?
Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca praised Natasha Cloud as one of the best passers and defenders in the league, highlighting her fit with the team's roster.
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Cloud's free agency journey to Chicago didn't come without speculation about why it took so long.
When the veteran went unsigned after the height of free agency and was also largely quiet on the matter, online talks grew, with many people surmising that she was unsigned because of her well-documented stances on social justice issues. However, Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb dispelled that notion.
"What she stands for is what I stand for. I believe in speaking up for the voiceless. There is no better body of that than Natasha Cloud," Kolb said on April 26. "So I just want to get those narratives out there."
The same day, Cloud took to social media to advocate for herself, saying that her choosing to remain mum on the matter was "intentional" and that she would continue to work. "I know who I am. I know my value/worth," she said on Threads. On Monday, once the Sky signing became official, Cloud posted the news along with Kanye West's song "Homecoming" to her Instagram story."They can't starve who God feeding," Cloud wrote.
