As the 2025 WNBA season approaches, all eyes will be on Indiana Fever’s star Caitlin Clark. Following an impressive rookie year where she set multiple records and led the team to its first playoff appearance since 2016, Clark will be tasked with continuing her standout performance. Her remarkable achievement of winning Rookie of the Year capped off a season that saw her dominate the league, but as she enters her sophomore year, the pressure to deliver even more is certainly mounting.
The Fever’s front office has been busy ensuring that Clark will have the support she needs for the upcoming season. A major move was the re-signing of backcourt partner Kelsey Mitchell, a crucial piece in the team’s offense. Additionally, the Fever strengthened their roster by adding several veteran players, including Sophie Cunningham, Natasha Howard, and DeWanna Bonner. These additions are meant to build around Clark’s talents, making the team a serious contender in 2025.
However, these acquisitions meant that the team had to make some tough decisions, including waiving a few players to free up space. Most recently, Victaria Saxton, who had limited playing time during her two years with the team, was waived. This move creates approximately $66,000 in cap space, which can be used to further bolster the Fever’s lineup, particularly by bringing in younger players who could fill specific roles within Coach Stephanie White’s system. Along with Saxton, the Fever also waived NaLyssa Smith and Grace Berger, while they lost Temi Fagbenle to the newly formed Golden State Valkyries during the expansion draft.
Despite the roster changes, the Fever’s core remains intact, with Clark, Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston leading the charge. The recent acquisitions of Cunningham, Howard, and Bonner further solidify the team’s championship aspirations. With a revamped lineup, the Fever look poised to build on their 20-20 record from last season, where they were unfortunately eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Connecticut Sun. The 2025 season offers a fresh opportunity for the Fever to make a deeper run, and the spotlight will undoubtedly remain on Caitlin Clark as the team’s foundation for success.
As the Fever continue to adjust their roster, fans are excited to see how the team will perform with a stronger supporting cast. If the right pieces are brought in, the Fever could be on track to make significant strides this year.
