The Indiana Fever were doubted for the majority of the 2025 WNBA season. Especially after Caitlin Clark’s season-ending injury, nobody had given them a fool’s chance to make the playoffs. But the team followed a simple mantra. Fight together until the end. And as they lost Game 5 against the Las Vegas Aces in overtime, there was immense pride within the fans and the team. But as the season ended, everybody is looking forward to what the Indiana Fever can do in the midst of the uncertainties of the 2026 WNAB season.

During the post-game media availability, head coach Stephanie White provided a key update about the roster while also acknowledging the uncertain future that lies ahead.

When asked about a reporter, what she felt knowing that their 2025 season will be talked about for years. Stephanie White responded, “I think the first word that comes to mind is just gratitude. I mean, I’ve experienced some special teams in this league, in this organization. But collectively, this group has been at the top. So I’m extremely grateful for every single one of them. We know this is going to be an offseason full of change in the league. But what these women accomplished together, I mean, it’s a special story.”

As special a story as it was, now the reality will set in. After numerous changes to their roster mid-season, the offseason is not going to be any different. As things stand, for the next year, the Indiana Fever only have Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and Makayla Timpson under contract. They will have to agree on deals with the rest of the squad, and for sure, there will be some tough decisions as well. Two of their core pieces in Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell, will also be looking for an extension after both had their career-best years.

But unlike last year, agreeing on deals will not be as easy as it seems. As we head into October, we are officially just a month away from the current CBA deal expiring. Throughout the season, there have been plenty of conversations about a new deal, but to no avail. WNBA players such as Napheesa Collier, Satou Sabally, and Breanna Stewart have been very vocal about the league’s lack of interest in making a deal. And after the explosive Napheesa Collier exit interview, things seem more likely than ever that there will be no new CBA before October 31.

Due to this, there are bound to be some major changes coming into effect next year. Cathy Engelbert is under tremendous pressure to smooth over the situation. But if the recent reports are to be believed, her six-year tenure as the WNBA Commissioner might be coming to an end very soon.

Cathy Engelbert Set For Exit After Caitlin Clark-Related Controversy Comes to Light.

In her statements before her exit interview, Napheesa Collier dropped some big bombshells about her internal conversations with the WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert. While the conversations regarding league officials and the lack of protection provided to the players were certainly going to be discussed. Napheesa Collier also revealed another shocking statement made by the commissioner about the most popular player in the league, Caitlin Clark.

Napheesa Collier’s statement read, “I also asked how she planned to fix the fact that players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers, who are clearly driving massive revenue for the league and are making so little for their first four years. Her response was, ‘Caitlin Clark should be grateful. She makes $16 million off the court because without the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn’t make anything.”’ 

Yes, the league gives all the players a platform to showcase their talent, but make no mistake, Caitlin Clark already had deals worth millions of dollars even before she had stepped on the floor. Just after her draft, Nike had signed her to a $28 million deal. And there is no doubt about the impact Caitlin Clark has had on the league. The ratings, the merchandise sales, and the engagement, all of this has increased due to Caitlin Clark.

Although Caitlin Clark did not comment on this, it is clear that she doesn’t even need to. There is no true women’s basketball fan who can deny that the league is where it is because of Caitlin Clark. Not the other way around.