The start of the 2026 WNBA season is just around the corner. The first preseason games will be played on Saturday, April 25, with the New York Liberty hosting the Indiana Fever to kick off the slate of five games. The Los Angeles Sparks will also host the Nigeria National Team in an exciting matchup to grow the game. The day will conclude with three more matchups: the Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury, Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics and Seattle Storm vs. Golden State Valkyries.

All 15 teams have announced their training camp rosters, with new faces and old players taking to the court to prepare for the 30th WNBA season. The excitement is palpable, and with two new teams shaking up the league and the new CBA causing major contract chaos, there have been many shakeups to the rosters.

Even with the expansion of the league, there is one prominent name missing from the roster of any team: Natasha Cloud. There has been some speculation on social media surrounding why her name was not on any of the training camp rosters.

In a now-deleted post, Cloud took to the social media platform Threads to share her thoughts. In the post, she stated, “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. 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.”

Cloud has been a player in the WNBA since the 2015 season, when she was drafted 15th overall by the Washington Mystics. She played there for eight seasons and helped Washington win the championship in 2019. She signed with the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 season and played one season with the team. She was then traded to the Connecticut Sun in the 2025 offseason, but never actually played there. Instead, the New York Liberty traded two draft picks for the guard.

Cloud averaged 10.1 points a game last season and 3.7 rebounds and 5-1 assists. While her stats might not be the best, she quickly solidified herself as a fan favorite amongst the Liberty crowd. The team even made “Cloud 9” T-shirts with her name and number on them, and at every home game, you would see at least one person wearing one.

Cloud should be entering her 11th season in the league. Instead, she is still waiting for her contract. There are plenty of options available to Cloud outside of the WNBA, such as a European league, but with the expansion to two more teams and her track record, this shouldn’t have to be her only outlet.

Here’s hoping Cloud gets the contract she deserves soon.