The much-awaited 2026 season of the WNBA is knocking on the door. With the new CBA now sorted, the teams are focusing on getting themselves a solid start. Likewise, the Indiana Fever also got things underway as they began their preseason against the New York Liberty.
Surprisingly, throughout the game, a few of the Fever stars remained absent from the game. And Lexie Hull was one of them. As a crucial team member, her absence had fans concerned. Thankfully, not only was the 26-year-old all fit and fine, but Hull also landed a lucrative deal.
Lexie Hull Joins Hands With TELETIES As 2026 Season Awaits
The former Stanford star has been quite busy this offseason. Last year, the Fever star caddied for Caitlin Clark at the Annika Pro Am golf tournament. Continuing her trend of making waves outside of the basketball court, the Washington native recently joined hands with hair accessory brand, TELETIES. On social media, the brand’s official Instagram account confirmed the news this Sunday.
“You guessed it! We have teamed up with WNBA superstar Lexie Hull to create her own game-changing TELETIES collection!” read the caption.
While the brand notified its fans that the exclusive collection will drop this Monday, it did not disclose further details about the deal. Now, coming to the upcoming season, Hull will have a big role to play. In the postseason, the Fever front office was determined to protect the 2021 NCAA champion for her impeccable form last season.
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Now, as the team is looking for a championship run, Hull is expected to play a major role. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old’s recent absence from the Fever lineup kept fans anxious until officials cleared the situation.
Why Did Lexie Hull Not Play In Indiana Fever’s Preseason Game?
Taking on the New York Liberty, Stephanie White’s team had a pleasant outing. Despite expectations that players like Breanna Stewart would put up a strong fight, the Fever cruised to a 109–91 win. And this was without Hull featuring in the lineup. While she had hamstring tightness, the management took no risks and decided to rest one of the main athletes.
The team expects the 2025 Unrivaled champion to suit up for their season opener against the Dallas Wings. Moreover, apart from Hull, Aliyah Boston also did not feature in the team. Recovering from her injury, Boston will come back from Game 1 of the regular season.