Natasha Cloud traded to Liberty from Mercury for WNBA Draft picks
The Liberty and Phoenix Mercury agreed to a trade Sunday that dealt veteran Natasha Cloud for the 2025 WNBA Draft's No. 7 overall pick and New York's 2026 first-round selection.
"We could not be more excited to welcome Natasha Cloud to the New York Liberty family," said Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb. "Tash is someone who we identified years ago as a prime fit for our team and embodies everything we look for in a player.
"She has always left a lasting impression on the Barclays Center crowd, and we look forward to seeing the best fans in the WNBA embrace her on a nightly basis. Tash will undoubtedly strengthen our roster on both sides of the ball as we pursue another title in 2025."
Cloud, 33, averaged 11.5 points and 6.9 assists in 33.3 minutes over 38 games (all starts) for the Mercury's 2024 season. She spent 2015-23 on the Washington Mystics, who selected her with the 2015 WNBA Draft's No. 15 overall pick.
The 5-foot-10 guard was the 2022 WNBA's assists leader with 239.
New York enters the 2025 season after winning its first WNBA championship in 2024 when it beat the Minnesota Lynx. The Liberty's 2025 campaign tips off May 17 against the Las Vegas Aces.
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