Liberty Star Guard Returns to Unrivaled

The second season of the three-on-three basketball league Unrivaled, co-founded by Breanna Stewart, is set to begin in South Beach in January, with expectations boosted by the return of New York Liberty standout Natasha Cloud. Cloud's participation was confirmed recently, adding to the league's momentum after its debut last winter.

Natasha Cloud, known for her vocal presence on and off the court, joined the Liberty via a trade from the Connecticut Sun, where she was acquired in exchange for two first-round picks. Her move to Brooklyn was highly anticipated by fans, especially after her memorable backcourt battle with Sabrina Ionescu in the 2023 playoffs. In her first season with the Liberty, Cloud averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 assists per game and won the WNBA Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend, though the team was eliminated in the first round by the Phoenix Mercury.

Unrivaled has begun unveiling its 48-woman roster for the 2026 season, with additional players announced including two-time WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year Dearica Hamby, Most Improved Player Award winner Veronica Burton, and expansion heroine Kate Martin. The roster reveal process will continue through the coming week, building excitement for the league's January tip-off.