If you've ever followed a favorite athlete, you know how quickly their team situation can change. But in the WNBA, the business of player movement involves unique rules and challenges that impact careers and team dynamics.
Hailey Van Lith's recent waiver by the Chicago Sky put a spotlight on the WNBA's player movement system.
Van Lith, a highly-touted college basketball transfer, was waived by the Sky before the 2024 season even began.