The Indiana Fever’s season ended in Game 5 overtime, with the ‘five minutes’ play deciding their fate. Though they lost in those five minutes, it didn’t diminish the effort they put in throughout the season. It is therefore clear that the side will be looking to move forward with renewed hope and a plan for the upcoming seasons.
Star player Caitlin Clark was brutally honest on the Fever’s tough roster decisions, but GM Amber Cox has a clear idea about how to proceed in the offseason.
Amber Cox Speaks About Indiana Fever’s Offseason Strategy
The Indiana Fever started the 2025 season with a bold ‘Now You Know’ slogan. While they struggled a bit in the season, the side eventually exceeded their expectations, reaching the semifinals. The main reason behind their success was the off-season moves.
So fans are awaiting any big news that would hand the side a major boost ahead of the 2026 season. However, GM Amber Cox is not in a hurry, as she discussed the lengthy process for the selection.
“I think we control the controllables. start prepping for, obviously, the college season, for what’s going on internationally, planning out our scouting, both domestically and internationally. We are talking to all the players (during exit interviews), obviously focused on development plans for them, finding out what their needs are, and how we can support them. So really, just focus on what we can control, and as things roll out, we’ll be ready to go. That’s the biggest thing — plan, as much as you can,” Cox told reporters.
"I'm certainly grateful to be in this organization and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. And really part of this community. You've seen the outpouring of support from our fans showing up every single night."
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) October 2, 2025
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As Stephanie White once confirmed, the process for player selection in the Indiana Fever front office requires a lot of time for perfect execution later on.
As far as the current team is concerned, Cox already hailed Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell and mentioned that the Fever’s 2025 MVP candidate is the top priority. Clack also expressed a desire to have Sophie Cunningham back in the lineup. However, there is one significant and impactful aspect of the 2026 WNBA that will affect the team’s trades – the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
CBA Negotiations To Impact The Indiana Fever’s Off-Season Plans
The existence of the 2026 WNBA season relies heavily on the result of CBA discussions, and players are ready to sit out if the WNBA fails to deliver their demands. Without the CBA Deals, there won’t be any trades, even from free agency, as players are waiting for salary and improvement in the profit-sharing margin.
There won’t be a WNBA draft lottery or an expansion draft until the WNBA and WNBPA reach common ground.
For the Indiana Fever, everyone on their roster is a free agent, excluding Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Makayla Timpson, who are still under their rookie scale contract. Amber Cox at least has two out of her three core players playing in the next season and will be looking to provide ample support.