Why is Natasha Cloud still a WNBA free agent?

The most puzzling storyline to come out of 2026 WNBA free agency didn't have anything to do with the CBA.

The fact that former New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud hasn't been signed yet is genuinely baffling. Why hasn't one of the league's better point guards joined a WNBA team yet?

We don't have any concrete answers as to why Cloud, a defensive stalwart who averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 assists per game last season with the Liberty, hasn't signed a deal yet. What gives? Why is she not on a roster right now?

She recently played in the Unrivaled league with the Phantom, so her health shouldn't be an issue. What else could it be?

One factor is that Cloud recently swapped agents, according to New York Post reporter Madeline Kenney. Perhaps, with the new CBA amplifying how much money players can make, Cloud didn't get the deal she was looking for as a free agent and changed out agents to secure a better payday for what she brings on the court.

Has Cloud responded to still being a free agent?

Cloud spoke to her current free agency predicament, however indirectly, on social media this week.

"I’ve given my heart to every team and community I’ve been part of, never fully knowing if the impact I hoped for was truly felt," Cloud wrote on Threads this week. "In this moment, though, receiving so much love, support, and advocacy means everything. It’s a powerful reminder that the impact I’ve wanted to make beyond the court is real—and aligned with what I believe God has called me to do through this game. I’m okay. Just taking things in; even if they weren’t what I expected, & trusting I’ll be alright."

At this point, Cloud might benefit from waiting a bit longer and seeing how the first quarter of the 2026 WNBA season unfolds before joining a franchise. As injuries bubble up and roster flaws get real-time exposure, a proven point guard available in free agency like Cloud will hold more power on how much she plays for when signed.