Natasha Cloud is a professional basketball player in the WNBA playing for the Connecticut Sun as of January 2025. Born in Broomall, Pennsylvania, Cloud played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and St. Joseph’s Hawks women’s basketball team. She was drafted as the 15th overall pick by the Washington Mystics in the 2015 WNBA Draft. After playing eight seasons with the Mystics and winning the 2019 WNBA championship, Cloud signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Mercury before the start of the 2024 season. With Mercury, Cloud had a historic debut season as she had a career-high in rebounds, assists, and steals per game. In 2024, Cloud had a total of 438 points, 154 rebounds, 263 assists, and 54 steals. Only the second instance in her career she shot more than 40% from the field (42.1%)
Along with Washington Mystics (2015-2023) and Phoenix Mercury (2024 onwards), Natasha Cloud has an international league experience. She played for Beşiktaş (2015–2016), Townsville Fire (2016–2017), and Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball (2022–2024). During her time at Athletes Unlimited, she served on the Player Executive Committee from 2022 to 2023 and was named to the 2023 All-Defense Team. In 2025, Cloud also participated in the Unrivaled 3x3 basketball league, playing for Team Phantom.
Natasha Cloud Contract Breakdown
On February 1, 2024, Natasha Cloud was signed to the Phoenix Mercury on a two-year deal worth $400,000 with an annual average salary of $200,000 as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||
| 2025 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | ||
| 2026 | UFA | UFA | UFA |
How much is Natasha Cloud getting paid?
Natasha Cloud will earn a salary of $200,000 for the 2025 WNBA season as per Spotrac. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much does Natasha Cloud make in a minute?
Natasha Cloud makes around $0.38 per minute. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide her total salary in 2024 ($200,000) by the number of minutes available in a year, then Cloud earns around $0.38 per minute.
Natasha Cloud Career Earnings
After the 2024 season, Natasha Cloud has earned approx. $997,000 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Natasha Cloud’s contract?
Natasha Cloud’s contract doesn’t have any team or player options. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much of Natasha Cloud’s contract is guaranteed?
Natasha Cloud’s entire $400,000 contract is guaranteed as per Spotrac.
Also read: Natasha Cloud's Wingspan
Natasha Cloud Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Natasha Cloud has signed in her career till now:
February 1, 2019
Natasha Cloud signed a two-year contract with the Washington Mystics worth $232,000.
March 10, 2021
Natasha Cloud signed a three-year contract with the Washington Mystics worth $565,000.
February 1, 2024
Natasha Cloud signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury worth $400,000.
FAQ's On Natasha Cloud
A. Natasha Cloud is 32 years old, as of January 2025.
A. Natasha Cloud holds American nationality.
A. Natasha Cloud will earn $200,000 for the 2025 WNBA season.
A. Natasha Cloud averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in the 2024 WNBA season. She shot 39.7% from the field and 30.8% from threes.
A. Natasha Cloud is 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) tall.
