Caitlin Clark says goodbye to a Fever teammate as Indiana clears space for her new contract
For the second consecutive season, the Fever were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces and MVP A'ja Wilson
The season for the Indiana Fever concluded in a familiar fashion, suffering an early exit at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, a postseason format that should be expanded from a best-of-three to a grueling best-of-five series.
After missing 31 of the team’s 44 regular-season games in 2025 alongside the entirety of the playoff run due to a lingering injury, superstar guard Caitlin Clark mounted a triumphant return in 2026 , shattering both individual and league milestones.
Clark delivered a sensational MVP-caliber campaign , finishing third in the league in points per game (22.3) and second in assists (8.3) while becoming the first player in WNBA history to rank inside the top three in both major statistical categories, complemented by an unprecedented 41.2 points created per game .
With the chapter closed on a brilliant individual year, the Fever front office faces an urgent offseason agenda, headlined by the priority to re-sign Kelsey Mitchell , who also posted an MVP-level season, while filling out a roster that currently features only six players under contract , with veteran Sophie Cunningham widely anticipated to look for opportunities elsewhere.
Caitlin Clark Farewell to Harris as Indiana Prepares for Roster Overhaul
Amidst the offseason roster restructuring, veteran guard Tyasha Harris, whose year was cut short after suffering a broken fibula in the team's regular-season finale, shared a retrospective carousel of photos capturing cherished moments with her Fever teammates.
Expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity to represent her hometown franchise, Harris drew an outpouring of online support , highlighted by a brief yet affectionate farewell from Indiana's cornerstone: "Love you homie," commented the league's most popular player.
Across 39 appearances this season, Harris provided steady minutes off the bench, averaging 4 points and 13 minutes per contest.
While a potential return to Indiana remains mathematically possible, any new contract hinges heavily on the franchise's broader financial flexibility, particularly the impending max extension for Clark and the necessity of locking up Mitchell to preserve their core trio alongside Aliyah Boston .
Should the front office successfully execute these moves, Cunningham will almost certainly depart in free agency, allowing the eight-year veteran to secure a prominent role with a new club as the Fever double down on their championship foundation.
