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Fans of the Indiana Fever can always brag about how they got in on the ground floor of the WNBA’s meteoric rise in relevancy. The season unfortunately ended without a WNBA Playoffs win but the Fever can look forward to many more years of packed arenas thanks to the Caitlin Clark effect. Clark, who had […]

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had an electrifying rookie year in 2024. Clark broke numerous records and helped the Fever to a sixth-place playoff berth. However, Clark’s success has not come without challenges. Like many players in the WNBA, Clark endured physicality during the season, some of which was perceived to be excessive. WNBA legend […]

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s consensus that the Indiana Fever would not win the WNBA Finals. And that’s not bad by any means. If anything, it means the Fever were playing with house money at Mohegan Sun Arena and had nothing to lose. But now that they have lost, undergoing a 2-0 sweep to the Connecticut Sun, […]

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) demanded action about a question USA Today columnist Christine Brennan asked Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington about hitting Caitlin Clark in the eye. Since the WNBPA’s statement, USA Today Sports Executive Editor Roxanna Scott released one of her own about the matter: “Journalists ask questions and seek truth. […]

The list of accomplishments, stats and awards for the Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark seems to stretch a mile long. The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark’s immeasurable impact on the sport is difficult to encapsulate. Yet another statistic highlighted by StatMamba shows Clark having the most PPG + RPG + APG by a […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Exit interviews on the snoozy, rainy afternoon downtown officially ushered in the 2024 offseason for the Indiana Fever. Despite all the young draft selections the Fever have gotten and retained over the years, the front office does have some roster questions to answer. The team’s highest-paid and most veteran players, Kelsey Mitchell and Erica […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The talented and riveting hoops during Game 2 of the opening-round playoff matchup between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun Wednesday night peaked with more than 3 million viewers, becoming the most-watched WNBA game ever on cable. And yet, no later than hours after it ended, the game was overshadowed by much larger problems […]

There’s no doubt that LeBron James is a fan of the WNBA after all the love that he’s shown to players throughout the season. One of those players is Caitlin Clark, who helped lead the Indiana Fever to the playoffs in her rookie season, but lost in the first round to the Connecticut Sun. In […]

In response to Christine Brennan, a USA Today columnist, who asked Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington if she intentionally swatted Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in the eye in Game 1 of their WNBA playoff series, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) released a charged statement condemning the question, via SNY TV’s Khristina Williams. […]

All-Star rookie Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever succumbed to a 2-0 loss in their first-round, best-of-3 series to the Connecticut Sun in an 87-81 loss on Wednesday, ending the 2024 season for Clark and the Fever. They climbed back from a double-digit deficit, which Clark admitted was the worst part of Game 2’s loss, putting […]

The Indiana Fever had a fantastic 2024 season. Indiana won 20 games and made the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Fever rookie Caitlin Clark took the WNBA by storm and set a multitude of records during her first season in the W. WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes recently addressed the widespread narrative that she […]

The WNBA Playoffs are winding towards a conclusion but there is one fact that cannot be denied. Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark delivered on big promises and in big moments. Clark, 2023 Rookie of the Year Aliyah Boston, and WNBA All-Star guard Kesley Mitchell overcame a grueling seven games in 12 days start to the […]

The Connecticut Sun brought a quick end to the Indiana Fever that swept the nation this summer. Still, the Caitlin Clark Effect was at full bore during the WNBA Playoffs. Caitlin Clark fought off eye-poking tactics to bring a scare into the Sun during Game 2. The Fever star’s final rookie game, an 87-81 loss, made […]

FS1 host Nick Wright shared strong criticism toward some fans of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever during a segment of his What’s Wright podcast following the Fever’s postseason loss to the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. Wright’s comments came after a tense playoff series where racial tensions were at the forefront, leading to incidents both […]

After Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was sent packing by the Connecticut Sun in Game 2, ESPN co-host Chiney Ogwumike dropped quite the comparison for Clark’s impact. “The only other athletes that I can see recently – the past generation to have moved the needle like this, maybe Serena Williams… Simone Biles,” Ogwumike said on […]

The Indiana Fever’s playoff run was ended after the Connecticut Sun defeated them in Game 2 on Sept. 25. During the second half of the season, rookie Caitlin Clark elevated her game and helped the team get into the position, and many saw what’s to come for their future. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was […]

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Without much delay after the Indiana Fever got eliminated by the Connecticut Sun in the 2024 WNBA playoffs, rookie Caitlin Clark was asked about her offseason plans. From this time last year up until now, Clark hasn’t had too much time to continuously rest.  “Are you snitching?” teammate Aliyah Boston bantered Wednesday […]

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — With right around seven minutes to play in Wednesday’s 87-81 Game 2 playoff loss, Indiana Fever forward Temi Fagbenle attempted to back down Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas. But the Sun veteran poked the ball loose and by the time Fagbenle recovered it, she was unaware of an impending shot-clock violation. Thomas waved […]

Following the Indiana Fever’s playoff exit against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday, Sun guard DiJonai Carrington and Fever forward NaLyssa Smith were attacked on social media. Carrington received racist comments from people across the sports world. Sun fans even made comments about the vibe of Game 2. I’m at the Sun/Fever game and the vibe […]

The Connecticut Sun completed their sweep of the Indiana Fever with a 87-81 win in Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Despite unanimous Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark‘s impressive season, her team could not overcome the Sun, who advance to face the Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals. After the game, […]

The Indiana Fever are coming off a tough 87-81 loss to the Connecticut Sun. Wednesday night’s defeat knocked the Fever out of the WNBA Playoffs, as they lost their first-round best-of-three series 2-0. Star rookie guard Caitlin Clark was disappointed with the result, but it did not stop her from making an intriguing golf joke […]

Shortly after the Connecticut Sun knocked off the Indiana Fever 87-81 in Game 2 of their first round series, Alyssa Thomas said that she had received “racial comments” and had been harassed on social media by Fever fans during the series. "In my 11-year career, I've never experienced the racial comments from the Indiana Fever […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever saw their playoff lives come to an end on Wednesday night, with the veteran Connecticut Sun team taking care of the upstart, gunslinging squad in Game 2 of their first-round series, 87-81. The Fever, however, have no reason to hang their heads over this result. They still managed to […]

The Connecticut Sun advanced to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs on Wednesday night with an 87-81 win over the Indiana Fever.  Sun star Alyssa Thomas had an excellent game, finishing with 19 points and 13 assists in the closeout effort, which helped the Sun move on to the final four for the sixth consecutive […]

The Indiana Fever were swept by the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night, losing a nail biter 87-81 in Game 2 of their first round series. Fever rookie sensation Caitlin Clark had a stellar game despite the loss, finishing with 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists while nearly leading a fourth quarter comeback to keep […]

The Indiana Fever took on their second matchup of the WNBA Playoffs against the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday. Of course, star rookie guard Caitlin Clark was in the middle of the action. Clark had a respectable game despite the Fever falling 87-80. However, things got heated earlier in the game. Indiana led 14-13 with a […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were eliminated from the WNBA Playoffs on Wednesday at the hands of Alyssa Thomas and the Connecticut Sun, 87-81. This was the Fever’s first playoff appearance since the 2016 season. Behind the trio of Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, the Fever used a strong second half of the […]

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Even though the Indiana Fever’s starting lineup all played in their first-career playoff game Sunday afternoon, the 93-69 Game 1 drubbing, it doesn’t instantly mean that the gap in combined playoff minutes between the Fever and the Connecticut Sun has been bridged. Not nearly, and yet, the Fever must win Wednesday night to […]

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Connecticut Sun in the postseason. Our WNBA playoffs odds odds series has our Fever Sun prediction, odds, and pick. Find out how to watch Fever Sun. The Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark got their introduction to playoff basketball on Sunday. The Fever surged late in the […]

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark addressed the controversy surrounding an eye poke she suffered during Game 1 of the WNBA playoffs against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. The incident occurred early in the game when Sun guard DiJonai Carrington, attempting to make a play on the ball, hit Clark in the eye. Clark immediately went […]

Team USA women’s basketball coach Cheryl Reeve recently addressed the backlash she faced after Caitlin Clark was left off the 2024 Paris Olympic roster. Speaking on the “Good Game with Sarah Spain” podcast on Tuesday, Reeve clarified that she had little influence in the decision-making process for Team USA’s roster, a point that has been […]

Alyssa Thomas consistently elevates her game in the postseason. She recorded her fourth career playoff triple-double, and 15th overall, as the Connecticut Sun defeated the Indiana Fever 93-69 in Game 1 of their best-of-three series, overshadowing Caitlin Clark’s playoff debut. Thomas tallied 12 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds to complete her impressive performance. Alyssa […]

Sunday was a day of mixed emotions for the Indiana Fever. Rookie Caitlin Clark was celebrated before the team’s first playoff game since 2016 after Clark won Rookie of the Year and a host of other honors. Those honors also included finishing fourth in MVP voting, which is quite the impressive feat for a rookie. […]

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Little to nothing went the Indiana Fever’s way on Sunday afternoon at Mohegan Sun Arena, getting routed 93-69 by the Connecticut Sun in Game 1. Seven minutes into the contest, Fever head coach Christie Sides received only her second technical foul of the season. And only three minutes into the second half, Caitlin […]

In her first WNBA playoff game, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever didn’t play well in a 93-69 blowout loss to the Connecticut Sun. Clark finished the game with 11 points on 4-for-17 shooting, including just 2-for-13 from three, eight assists, four rebounds, three steals and a block in a losing effort. The Sun brought […]

On Sunday, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark made her WNBA playoffs debut when her team hit the road to take on the Connecticut Sun in some first round action. Clark led a resurgence down the stretch for the Fever this year, establishing herself as not only the best rookie in league history but also one […]

The Indiana Fever are having their best season in years. Indiana is in the playoff for the first time since 2016 and will play their first game against Connecticut on Sunday. The Fever are also stoked to have rookie Caitlin Clark playing in rare form. Fever head coach Christie Sides explained how proud she is […]

Indiana Fever superstar guard Caitlin Clark has been named the Associated Press 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, in addition to being named to the AP All-WNBA First Team and AP All-Rookie Team. The No. 1 overall draft selection by the Fever, Clark received each of the 15 first-place votes for the AP’s ROTY award. […]

On Sunday morning, the WNBA announced Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson as the unanimous winner of the 2024 WNBA MPV award. Meanwhile, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark, widely regarded as one of the most promising talents in the WNBA, finished fourth in the MVP voting. Clark received a total of 130 voting points, including […]