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The Indiana Fever exited the WNBA playoffs in the first round despite posting the league's best offensive rating. The team's inability to defend consistently and a lack of depth in the frontcourt and wings led to a 94-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The front office now faces a critical decision on whether to re-sign Kelsey Mitchell, balancing his elite scoring against the team's defensive liabilities and cap constraints.
The Indiana Fever suffered a 86-66 defeat to the Minnesota Lynx in their regular-season finale, resulting in Caitlin Clark recording a career-low 2 points on 1-of-12 shooting. Aliyah Boston exited with a right lower leg injury, and the loss dropped Indiana from the No. 5 to the No. 6 seed, setting up a potential first-round matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. Kelsey Mitchell broke the single-season three-point record despite the loss.
Caitlin Clark's momentum-changing three at the end of the first half sparked a USA comeback against France in the FIBA Women's World Cup final, with Clark scoring 12 points off the bench as Team USA rode a dominant third quarter to seal a fifth straight world title, while Aliyah Boston highlighted the moment and veteran leadership guided the win.
Candace Parker says Caitlin Clark’s 11th-best rank among guards in the WNBA All-Star player vote highlights biases in the process, urging rules to curb personal feelings influencing evaluations even as Clark is a near-leader in scoring and assists and earned a start thanks to fan and media support; the debate comes as participation in voting is uneven and players can vote for teammates, potentially skewing results.
Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark headline the 2026 WNBA All-Star starters, joined by four guards—Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles—and six frontcourt players—A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, Breanna Stewart, Jessica Shepard, Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard—selected by a 50/25/25 fan/player/media voting system. The Atlanta Dream were the only Top-7 team without a starter, sparking debate, while Indiana Fever had three starters, Wings and Lynx had two apiece, and the Aces, Valkyries, and Liberty had one apiece.
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell were named All-Star starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, marking the trio’s third straight year as Fever starters for Clark and Boston and Mitchell’s first; the 10 starters also include A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Gabby Williams, with voting split 50% fans, 25% players and 25% media, and Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serving as general managers to assemble rosters from 22 All-Stars to celebrate the league’s 30th anniversary.
The WNBA announced the 2026 All-Star starters in Chicago, led by three Indiana Fever players—Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell—with Fever teammate Jessica Shepard also starting, and fellow Fever star Olivia Miles earning a starting nod as a rookie. Gabby Williams, Natasha Howard, Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart fill out the rest of the starting group, with the All-Star Game set for July 25 at the United Center and voting split 50-25-25 between fans, players and media.
The WNBA and the players’ union signed a new CBA that significantly raises salaries and the cap (to $7 million in 2026, with a projection of $11 million by 2032), adds housing for the first three years and expanded retirement benefits, introduces two developmental roster spots, and creates an expedited path for top players to reach max contracts via EPIC; a phased core-service rule starts in 2027, allowing stars like Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston to renegotiate toward larger deals. The 2026 season remains at 44 games, with potential for 50–52 games in later seasons.
Caitlin Clark selected her Indiana Fever teammate Aliyah Boston as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA All-Star Game draft and declined a trade offer from Napheesa Collier. Clark's team includes Sabrina Ionescu, A’ja Wilson, and Satou Sabally, while Collier's team features Breanna Stewart, Allisha Gray, and Nneka Ogwumike. Clark, returning from injury, is expected to play soon for the Fever.
Stephanie White is excited to return as head coach of the Indiana Fever, eager to work with WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. White, who previously coached the Fever and led them to a WNBA title as an assistant, aims to build around Clark and Boston, the past two WNBA Rookie of the Year winners. White's return is also motivated by her desire to be closer to family and her connection to Indiana. The Fever are focusing on improving defensively and preparing for the upcoming expansion draft and free agency.
Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to an 81-74 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, with Boston recording a double-double and Clark surpassing Sue Bird for second place on the WNBA’s all-time rookie assists list. The Fever's strong fourth-quarter performance was key to their win, marking their second consecutive victory and improving their record to 11-14. Kelsey Mitchell also contributed significantly with a game-high 21 points.
Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston led the Indiana Fever to an 81-74 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Clark, who dreams of playing in the Olympics, impressed in front of U.S. women's national team coach Cheryl Reeve, despite not being on the current roster. Reeve, focused on her Lynx team, dismissed questions about Clark's future with Team USA. Both Clark and Boston aspire to join the national team, emphasizing their commitment to improving their game.
Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston led the Indiana Fever to a fourth-quarter comeback victory over the Minnesota Lynx, winning 81-74. The Fever's defense, which has significantly improved since their poor start to the season, was crucial in the win. Clark scored 10 points in the final quarter, while Boston contributed 17 points, 16 rebounds, and four blocks. The Fever have now won three of their last four games and are in seventh place, aiming for their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Caitlin Clark scored 17 points as the Indiana Fever rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74. Despite a tough first three quarters, Clark shined in the final frame, while Kelsey Mitchell led with 21 points and Aliyah Boston recorded a double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds. The Fever secured their eighth win in 12 games, improving to 11-14 on the season.
In a blowout loss to the New York Liberty, Indiana Fever's star players Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston sustained injuries after being put back into the game in the fourth quarter despite trailing by 30 points. Coach Christie Sides explained that the players wanted to continue fighting. The Fever, now 2-9, have a break until their next game against the Mystics.