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After a season in which they reached the playoffs with Caitlin Clark at the helm and were eliminated by the Minnesota Lynx in an impressive game last September, Indiana has become the sensation of the championship and the new season will be no exception. The Indiana Fever go into the WNBA free agency with a lot of illusions and longing for that teammate who connects with Clark and can go for better things.
The Indiana team already moved first to secure point guard Kelsey Mitchell with an initial offer, but, hey, they still have a long way to go to become a real championship contender, and that's the magic of the WNBA, every season everyone moves up a level with the intention of winning the championship.
The Fever were one of the teams to beat and will certainly be, because of the great star Caitlin Clark, someone who already knocked on the door of the management to ask for reinforcements at the top, something that will definitely be fulfilled. They can't have their best player in such a mood. Besides, they clearly need it if they want to go big, especially on defense.
Indiana looking to improve its defense as a priority
Indiana Fever posted the second worst defensive rating (107.5) in 2024. A very worrying statistic, because something that characterized this team was to be very complete in all its lines, defenses in the final phases win you championships, so if they want to aspire to be champions, it must be a priority to improve this aspect.
Once they sign people on defense, they could be one of the teams to beat next season and of course we are talking about a club with a lot of history and that always gives something to talk about, so if they strengthen themselves, we will see a show in the WNBA.
A big move waiting to happen?
According to ESPN, a big move is expected for Indiana: "The appeal of playing with young stars Clark and Boston, plus the fan excitement around Indiana now, will help the Fever land a big name in free agency or via trade -- something that would have seemed very unlikely a couple of years ago," wrote Michael Voepel, WNBA specialist.
It's not yet known who the Fever will sign in free agency or via trade. But with a talented young team, Clark's push for the team and the $78 million practice facility they're putting together, they're sure to be a cool place for any player.