The Golden State Valkyries waived second-round pick Marta Suarez and five other players in preseason roster cuts on May 2, while the Seattle Storm cut first-round pick Taina Mair and the Chicago Sky waived former first-round pick Hailey Van Lith. [1]
Suarez was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft and arrived in a trade that sent Flau'jae Johnson to the Storm. She may still stay with Golden State on a developmental player contract after the waiver. [1]
Mair went at No. 14 overall in the draft, but Seattle decided to move on early in camp. Chicago also trimmed its backcourt by waiving Van Lith, citing her rookie struggles and a lack of room behind veteran guards. [1]
The cuts come as teams work toward the league's roster deadline. WNBA clubs must finalize their lineups by May 7, one day before the season opens on May 8. [1]