Hailey Van Lith posing in bikiniHailey Van Lith (Photo via Twitter)
Just days prior to making her WNBA debut, Chicago Sky rookie guard Hailey Van Lith made a splash with her inaugural appearance in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue.

The 5-foot-7 pro was photographed by Taylor Ballantyne in Fort Worth, Texas.

Van Lith served as SI Swimsuit’s April 2025 digital cover star and appears in the 2025 magazine.

Van Lith, who’s originally from Washington State, is going incredibly viral this week after one picture from her photoshoot showed just how curvy she is.

Van Lith was sporting a mauve, textured two-piece bikini with detached sleeves. She was turned to the side as she posed next to other women.

“Hailey Van Lith Sports Illustrated Swimsuit pics dropping. 👀,” a post stated as it added the dynamic picture of the rookie.

Hailey Van Lith Had An Incredible 2024

Hailey Van Lith posing on red carpetHailey Van Lith (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)
Van Lith was everywhere in the past year.

After winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in 3×3 basketball, she set single-season school records for points scored (663) and assists (202) at TCU and was named the 2024-25 Big 12 Player of the Year.

Van Lith was also the first player in NCAA history to reach the Elite Eight with three different programs. She achieved this feat at Louisville, LSU, and TCU. Her performance at TCU led them to their first-ever Elite Eight appearance.

She took Louisville there three times before transferring to LSU. The Tigers lost to Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the Elite Eight.

At the 2025 WNBA draft, she was selected as the No. 11 pick by the Chicago Sky, where she reunites with Angel Reese.

Now, Van Lith and Reese can try to accomplish what they couldn’t in college.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.


From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.