The Indiana Fever have made another significant move as part of their ongoing roster overhaul, waiving forward Victaria Saxton. The decision, announced on Monday morning, follows a series of changes designed to reshape the team for the future.
Saxton, selected as the No. 25 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, had a limited role during her two years with the Fever. In that time, she played just 25 games, mostly in situations that didn’t involve major game outcomes. Over the course of the 2024 season, Saxton appeared in only 10 games, averaging a mere 1.8 minutes per appearance. With a contract valued at $66,710 that was not protected, the Fever were able to release her without facing any financial penalties.
This move brings the Fever’s roster down to 11 players as the team continues to make bold decisions aimed at strengthening its lineup. Recent moves include signing veteran players Natasha Howard and DeWanna Bonner, as well as acquiring Sophie Cunningham and Jaelyn Brown through trades. In return, the team parted ways with NaLyssa Smith. Additionally, just a day before, the Fever waived Grace Berger, further clearing the way for these new acquisitions.
With these changes, the Fever are aiming to build a more competitive roster, and they have some flexibility left in their salary cap. With $132,619 in remaining cap space, Indiana could use this money to sign a backup point guard who could complement Caitlin Clark’s fast-paced style or potentially invest in one of their 2025 WNBA draft picks. The Fever currently hold the No. 19, No. 20, and No. 33 picks, after trading away the No. 8 pick to acquire Cunningham and Brown.
As the Fever continue to reshape their team, they are setting themselves up for a more dynamic future, with the hopes of building a squad that can compete more effectively in the coming seasons. Fans of the team are eager to see how these strategic moves will impact the roster and the overall direction of the franchise.
