
The WNBA offseason is in full swing, and teams are making significant changes as they prepare for the new season. Free agency officially began on Saturday, opening the door for players to sign contracts and teams to make trades. This has sparked a flurry of activity, and the Indiana Fever have been one of the most active teams, adding players like DeWanna Bonner and Natasha Howard, re-signing Kelsey Mitchell, and securing Sophie Cunningham in a trade.
However, while the Fever are bringing in fresh faces to strengthen their roster, one familiar face is bidding farewell. The team announced on Sunday that they had waived Grace Berger, ending their two-year relationship with the 2023 No. 7 overall pick. The news was shared on the Fever’s official social media channels, where they expressed their appreciation for Berger’s contributions to the team. “We have waived guard Grace Berger. Thank you for everything over the past two seasons, Grace,” the post read.
Berger spent her entire WNBA career with the Fever, playing both her rookie and sophomore seasons in Indiana. During her debut year, she appeared in 36 games, averaging 14.6 minutes per game with 4.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. While her rookie season showed promise, Berger’s role with the team was reduced in her second season. She played in just 11 games, with her statistics dropping significantly to 9.3 minutes, 2.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.
This decision marks a major transition for Berger, who will now be moving away from her home state of Indiana. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Berger spent five years playing for the Indiana Hoosiers in college, making this her first time leaving the state since high school. As she prepares to move on to a new chapter in her career, fans are eager to see where Berger lands next and how she continues to develop as a player.
While Caitlin Clark and her new teammates continue to reshape the Fever’s future, Berger’s departure signifies a shift in the team’s dynamics. It opens up space on the roster, potentially