Natasha Howard’s Return to Indiana: Natasha Howard, a two-time WNBA All-Star and the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, has rejoined the Indiana Fever, hoping to help lead them to a title.
Fever's Offseason Overhaul: The Fever have undergone significant changes, with Howard becoming the face of the franchise’s retooling. She is joining forces with Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston, all of whom are All-Stars.
Howard’s Championship Experience: With three WNBA titles in her career (one with Minnesota Lynx and two with Seattle Storm), Howard brings invaluable championship experience to the Fever, which will help mentor younger players on what it takes to win.
Fever's Strong Roster: In addition to Howard, the Fever now feature a talented roster including Caitlin Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, and Aliyah Boston, also a recent Rookie of the Year. Kelsey Mitchell was also retained with a new contract.
Coaching Changes: Former Fever star Stephanie White is returning as head coach, having been named the 2023 Coach of the Year with Connecticut. She was previously an assistant when Howard last played for Indiana.
Recent Acquisitions: The Fever added veteran players like Sophie Cunningham, a sharpshooter from Phoenix, and DaWanna Bonner, a two-time WNBA champion and six-time All-Star, bringing much-needed championship experience to the team.
Championship Goals for Indiana: After several years of playoff drought, the Fever are now focused on building a consistent, championship-contending team with a blend of veteran leadership and young talent.