The Indiana Fever will be active in the offseason, aiming to improve their 2025 performance. But the side has already exceeded the expectations with multiple players sidelined due to injury. Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, and Sydney Colson sat out for the majority of the season, yet the Fever team made it to Game 5 of the WNBA Semifinals.
Forward Aliyah Boston boasted on the Indiana Fever’s strong team chemistry during the playoff run. But now that the season is under the wraps, Stephanie White needs to trim her roster to fit the 12-player rule of the WNBA. Though this decision is brutal, CC gets completely honest about the situation.
Caitlin Clark Gets Honest About Indiana Fever’s 2025 Offseason Decisions
Due to multiple player injuries, the Indiana Fever signed the largest number of players on hardship contracts and retained a few for the playoffs. Although the decision was appropriate considering the depth of the squad and the current needs, the front office now needs to reduce the roster from 17 to 12.
Talking to Aerial Powers on her Vlog, CC was honest with her answer as she expects a few changes on the roster for the upcoming season, with a high possibility of missing many players from the current roster.
“Every player that’s come in and you especially, like you’ve made it so fun and we’ve loved having you. And, um, you know, obviously not everybody can stay cause we had 17 people on our team. So, no matter who it is, like, you know, you cherish those memories you got to spend with each other,” Clark said.
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Out of the 17 players in 2025, only Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Makayla Timpson have guaranteed spots at the start of the 2026 season, with all three players still on their rookie contracts with the side. All other 14 players are free agents and can sign with other franchises.
The former Iowa star might have some names in her mind for the management to resign, as Clark openly urged Sophie Cunningham to re-sign with the Indiana Fever after the playoff run. But she could lose some of the Gems of the 2025 Indiana Fever roster.
Top Performers Caitlin Clark Might Lose In The 2025 Offseason
One notable player from the Fever’s starting lineup who’s a free agent for the 2026 season is Kelsey Mitchell. Following her career-best season, the GM made it clear that she would be their top priority. But Mitchell expresses uncertainty about the future with the Indiana Fever.
Another top-performing guard, Odyssey Sims, emerges as a prime target for two WNBA teams in free agency after an impressive run with Stephanie White’s team. Veterans like Natasha Howard and Sydney Colson also shared a farewell post, showing love for the franchise and keeping the door open for a potential re-signing.
Only time will tell how the Fever will shape up in the 2026 season, more importantly, with the new CBA in action.