The Indiana Fever are entering the 2026 WNBA season with a chip on their shoulder and unfinished business. After an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that still saw them make a deep playoff run, the Fever have retooled their roster—and most importantly, Caitlin Clark is healthy and ready for an encore.
Everything points to the Fever being genuine contenders this year. After falling one step short last season, they're hungry to take that final leap. As Clark herself put it: "I think we're gonna be the favorite to win it all." That confidence isn't just talk—it's backed by a roster that's deeper and more dangerous than ever.
Let's rewind to 2025. Under head coach Stephanie White, the Fever showed remarkable resilience. Despite battling severe injury adversity—including significant stretches without Clark—they finished the regular season with a solid 24-20 record, good for third in the Eastern Conference and sixth overall in the league. They pushed the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to a thrilling five-game semifinal series and even brought home the Commissioner's Cup by defeating the Minnesota Lynx in the final. That's not just a good season—that's a statement.
Now, with a clean bill of health and a revamped supporting cast, the Fever are poised to go even further. The offseason was anything but quiet. Indiana brought in seven new key additions—four via free agency and three through the draft—while re-signing five core players. Here's how the roster shakeup unfolded:
Departures:
- Natasha Howard: Signed with the Minnesota Lynx in free agency.
- Odyssey Sims: Joined the Dallas Wings.
- Aari McDonald: Entered unrestricted free agency.
- Kristy Wallace: Selected by the Toronto Tempo in the expansion draft.
- Chloe Bibby: Selected by the Portland Fire in the expansion draft.
Key Additions:
- Monique Billings: Arrived via free agency from the Golden State Valkyries.
- Myisha Hines-Allen: Signed from the Dallas Wings.
- Shatori Walker-Kimbrough: Inked a training camp contract from the Atlanta Dream.
- Raven Johnson: Selected 10th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
With a deeper bench, a healthy superstar, and championship aspirations, the Indiana Fever aren't just looking to compete—they're looking to dominate. The 2026 season is shaping up to be their year, and the rest of the league has been warned.