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Indiana Fever sign players to surround Caitlin Clark for 2026 title

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The Indiana Fever held a series of offseason games on Saturday to surround star Caitlin Clark with talent as the team looks to compete in the WNBA championship this year.

The Fever re-signed key players Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell, while adding veteran Monique Billings from the Golden State Valkyries.

The players were signed after the Fever fell just shy of reaching the WNBA Finals in 2025 while Clark missed the entire season with an injury.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is returned to the bench by teammates after being called for a foul on Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during the second period in Indianapolis on May 17, 2025. (AJ Mast/AP)

With Clark set to return, Indiana is keeping its core together while adding veteran depth to bolster its roster ahead of the 2026 season.

The Fever have a fourth chance to win the WNBA title in 2026 behind the Minnesota Lynx, the defending champion Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty.

Hull previously teased the Fever’s offseason plans and championship aspirations in an interview with Fox News Digital.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during the fourth quarter at the Chase Center

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at the Chase Center on June 19, 2025. (Photos by Darren Yamashita/Imagn)

“I think it’s because we did where we did last year without some of our key pieces, and so many injuries, and so many, like these struggles. … Our bench was longer than any other bench. We had more people in the training room getting treatment than any other team, and we’re still close to the playoffs,” Hull said.

“Tasting that and being so close and I feel like we have a lot to offer, I think that just changes our attitude a little bit. And it’s not really overconfidence, but confidence in the fact that we really have a chance. And we should be playing like every important game, and preparing for the last one.

“I think it’s very achievable with what we’re going to be able to do in free agency.”

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Indiana Fever guards Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark talk on the basketball court

Indiana Fever guards Kelsey Mitchell (0) and Caitlin Clark (22) talk during the first half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball first round playoff series against Connecticut Sun Sept. 25, 2024, Uncasville, Conn. (Jessica Hill/AP)

The Fever’s season ended with a 107-98 overtime loss to Las Vegas Aces in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals last year.

With Clark coming back from injury, their core strong and at least one new addition, Indiana is looking to get the job done.

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