The New York Liberty just made a power move, and the WNBA world is buzzing. The defending champs wasted no time strengthening their roster, signing veteran guard Natasha Cloud, who is on a $400,000 contract. That’s a hefty price tag, but for a player like Cloud, who brings elite defense and playmaking skills, it might be worth every penny.
Liberty fans are celebrating, but elsewhere? There’s some concern—especially for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. With Cloud in the mix, New York just got a whole lot tougher, and fans are already wondering if this move could shake up the WNBA landscape.
Fans Raise Alarm for Indiana Fever Over NY Liberty’s Bold Move
The moment the Liberty announced Cloud’s arrival, reactions flooded in. Some fans were hyped:
“Liberty gon be stacked now.”
Liberty gon be stacked now
— Zay ⚡️ (@chillout_moe) March 17, 2025
Cloud, who never even played a game for the Connecticut Sun after being traded there last month, now finds herself on a team that just won it all. She’s coming off a solid season with the Phoenix Mercury, where she averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.4 steals.
More importantly, she’s known for her lockdown defense—something the Liberty needed after losing Courtney Vandersloot to the Chicago Sky.
And that’s exactly why some Fever fans are feeling the heat:
“Fever might be in trouble, guys,” one fan said.
Fever might be in trouble guys.
— Andy froemel (@FroemelAndy) March 17, 2025
Cloud’s ability to disrupt opposing guards could make her a key factor against Indiana’s rising star, Caitlin Clark. While the Fever had a big offseason, adding big names like DeWanna Bonner, Sophie Cunningham, Natasha Howard, and Brianna Turner, their new core is still untested. Meanwhile, the Liberty just added more experience to their squad.
“It’s an intense situation ahead,” one fan perfectly highlighted.
It's an intense situation ahead
— BLOCKXS.COM (@blockxs) March 17, 2025
Additionally, Cloud has been an All-Defensive Team selection twice in her career and led the WNBA in assists in 2022. She’s exactly the type of player who could make life difficult for Clark, especially if the teams meet in a playoff matchup.
One fan, already sensing the pressure, added:
“Liberty are so scared they had to make an even bigger super team to compete against Napheesa Collier.”
Liberty are so scared they had to make an even bigger super team to compete against Napheesa Collier
— ® (@kidravi) March 17, 2025
But for Liberty fans, this is nothing but a win. Cloud’s defensive toughness and playoff experience certainly give New York an edge, and some can’t wait to see her pairing with Izzy Harrison.
“Yes!!!!! Yes!! Cloud & [Isabelle] Harrison together 👀”
Yes!!!!! Yes!!
Cloud & Izzy Harrison together 👀— N. (@Boakyewaa_N) March 17, 2025
By adding Cloud to the roaster, the Liberty have solidified themselves as one of the deepest teams in the WNBA. While the Liberty might be eyeing another title, for the others, the road just got even tougher.