# Natasha Cloud Finds Her PERFECT FIT in Chicago + Shocking WNBA Cuts & Tina Charles Retires

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Podcast: [Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-women-s-basketball-daily-podcast-on-the-wnba-909425)
Published: 2026-05-05T17:21:58+00:00
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## Resource

Natasha Cloud has found a new home for the 2026 WNBA season—and it might be the perfect fit. The veteran guard signs a 1-year deal with the Chicago Sky, bringing elite defense, playmaking, and leadership to a roster looking to contend. In this episode: 🏀 Why Chicago targeted Cloud and how she fits their system 📊 What her signing means for the Sky’s pace, defense, and 3-point strategy ✂️ Surprising roster cuts across the league—including Hailey Van Lith and several Dallas Wings moves 🔥 Preseason standouts and tough decisions teams had to make 👑 Tina Charles announces her retirement—reflecting on a legendary career and her impact on the WNBA From major free agency moves to shocking cuts and a historic retirement, we’re breaking down everything you need to know heading into the 2026 WNBA season.

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