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Fever routs Mystics to clinch playoff spot (94 – 65)

The Indiana Fever has secured their playoff spot after defeating the Washington Mystics (94 – 65). Fever clinched the playoff despite missing five players to season-ending injuries, including their Superstar Caitlin Clark to groin injury.

It was a competitive first half, with the Fever leading by just seven points. But in the 3rd quarter, the Fever limited the Mystics to just 9 points while scoring 17 points, and then in the final frame, the Fever ran away with the game, leading by as much as 33 points before closing the game 94 – 65.

Natasha Howard led the Fever with 17 points, with another solid game from Aliyah Boston with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Kelsey Mitchell added 10 points. Shey Peddy and Aerial Powers, Indiana’s recent additions via “hardship signing,” made solid contributions, scoring 13 points and 15 points, respectively.

Rookie sensation Sonia Citron led the Washington Mystics with 17 points, with Shakira Austin and fellow rookie Kiki Iriafen scoring 11 points apiece. No other Washington player scored more than 7 points. Citron set a new Washington Mystics scoring record for total points in a season at 644 points, passing Brittney Sykes’ previous mark of 636 in 2023.

With just one more game, the Fever are already assured of a 7th seed in the playoffs, and they have a chance to move up to the 6th seed if the Golden State Warriors lose their game against the Seattle Storm. Both teams are fighting for their playoff spot.

The Indiana Fever will face the Minnesota Lynx for their last game of the season while the Mystics will face the New York Liberty.

Game Highlights

Breaking: Caitlin Clark to miss the remainder of the season

WNBA Superstar Caitlin Clark just announced that she will be missing the remainder of the season, Clark made her announcement on her social media account, embedded below.

For her second season, Caitlin Clark only played for 13 games and missing most of the season due to left quad and left groin injuries and the latest was an ankle injuries with a bone bruise during a workout in August that she had to rehab concurrently with her groin injury. Her last game was in July 15, 2025, a win against the Connecticut Sun.

The Fever also release their official statement regarding the Caitlin Clark being shutdown for the season.

From WNBA

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season, the team announced today. Clark, a two-time All-Star and the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, has been sidelined since suffering a right groin injury during the Fever’s 87-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on July 15. Clark also suffered a bone bruise at a later date during her recovery process.

“Caitlin has worked so hard throughout this time, doing everything possible to recover and return to the court but, ultimately, time is not on our side,” said Indiana Fever COO and GM Amber Cox. “While we will continue working with Caitlin and provide her with every resource we have available, there is not enough time left in our season for her to safely return, and her long-term health and well-being remains our top priority. We are looking forward to having her back at full strength to start the 2026 season.”

Clark appeared in 13 games during the regular season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, while helping lead the team to the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title.

The Indiana Fever, with 3 games remaining in the regular season, will be in the Playoff and are just playing which seed they will be in and who will be their opponent in the first round.

ICYMI: Fever defeated the Sun in OT, in a come from behind win after being down by 21-points ( 99 – 93)

In a stunning display of resilience, the Indiana Fever secured a historic 99-93 overtime victory against the Connecticut Sun. Trailing by a franchise-record 21 points early in the third quarter, the Fever mounted an improbable comeback.

Fever’s rally was led by a red-hot Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 34 of her career-high 38 points in the second half and overtime. Mitchell’s clutch shooting, including back-to-back three-pointers to start the extra period, fueled the comeback. Aliyah Boston also played a pivotal role, notching her 15th double-double of the season with 14 points and 13 rebounds, a new franchise record. Lexie Hull, despite missing her first three shot, hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds in OT to give the Indiana Fever a 7 point lead and eventually beat the Connecticut Sun 99-93.

Despite the heroics, the win was bittersweet as the Fever’s Sophie Cunningham left the game in the second quarter due to a knee injury and did not return.

Full Game Highlights

The win gives the Fever enough cushion as they face the Lynx in the next two games starting this Friday, while the Sun plays at Washington on Tuesday.

Fever are now down with 4 players; Caitlin Clark (groin injury), Sydney Colson (ACL tear in her left knee), Aari McDonald (right foot broken bone) and now Sophie Cunningham.

Indiana Fever Suffers Close Loss to Dallas Wings (81 – 80)

The Indiana Fever suffered a 1-point loss to the Dallas Wings, falling 81-80 in a close matchup. Maddy Siegrist led the Wings with a career-high 22 points in her first start since June 6. Paige Bueckers had another impressive all-around performance with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Li Yueru added 20 points off the bench.

The Fever played catch-up for most of the game, briefly leading by six points (46-52). However, the Wings went on a dominant 32-9 run, building a 17-point lead (78-61) in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Fever managed to cut the lead to just one point with 33.4 seconds left, but Kelsey Mitchell missed a 15-foot pull-up jumper that could have secured the win.

Mitchell led the Fever with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Sophie Cunningham and Aliyah Boston each added 14 points, and Natasha Howard had another double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Chloe Bibby had her highest production as a member of the Fever, scoring 11 points in just 11 minutes of play. The Fever were without their star point guard Caitlin Clark, who is reportedly “progressing from an injured right groin but still is not practicing” with the team.

Next for the Fever will be against the Washington Mystics while the Wings will host the Sparks, both games will be this Friday.

Full Game Highlights

Short-handed Indiana Fever gives Chicago Sky a 22-point beating (92 – 70)

Even though the Fever were without their three point guards, they handed the Sky a 22-point beating (92–70).

Four of the Indiana Fever’s starters scored in double digits: Aliyah Boston with 15 points, Kelsey Mitchell with 26 points (4-of-8 from the three-point line) and 8 assists, Sophie Cunningham with 16 points (3-of-6 from the three-point line), and Lexie Hull with 17 points (4-of-6 from the three-point line). Natasha Howard also contributed 7 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The bench also made an impact, especially on the defensive end, with three steals and two blocks. Makayla Timpson added 7 points off the bench.

Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are both out with season-ending injuries from their last game against Phoenix. Colson suffered a torn left ACL, while McDonald had a broken bone in her right foot. Caitlin Clark is also still out with a groin injury.

Sky are also missing some key players mainly Angel Reese with a back injury and Courtney Vandersloot with a torn right ACL injury.

The Indiana Fever will play their next two games at home, starting with the Dallas Wings this Wednesday. The Sky will visit Connecticut on Thursday.

Caitlin Clark on Sue Bird’s Podcast Bird’s Eye View

If you do not want the non-Caitlin stuff, you can jump to 10:16 mark of the view or just play the video below. 🙂

This week, we welcome the one and only Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Caitlin opens up about so much, starting with her iconic run at Iowa and making two NCAA Championship games, and how she stayed grounded while becoming a household name. Caitlin also shares how she’s learning to adjust to the physicality and defensive tactics of the WNBA, her “risk assessment” in the passes she makes and shots she takes, and why the Fever have been the perfect organization to start her career. She also candidly discusses what it’s been like dealing with her injuries this season — including what she’s missing most about being on the court, but also what she’s come to learn from the sideline and how she thinks her career will benefit going forward. Caitlin also explains how she manages the high praises and harsh criticisms she receives, before closing with her top three shots of her career.

ICYMI: Sparks Halt Fever’s Winning Streak (91 – 100)

The Los Angeles Sparks snapped the Indiana Fever’s five-game winning streak with a decisive 100-91 victory at the Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks’ potent offense was on full display, with Kelsey Plum and Rickea Jackson leading the charge, each scoring 25 points. Plum also dished out a game-high 11 assists, notching her second double-double of the season. Cameron Brink, playing her third game back from an injury, tied her career high with five blocks.

Indiana, who had been red-hot coming into the matchup, was led by Kelsey Mitchell’s 34 points and six assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Sparks’ balanced attack and defense. The Fever got off to a strong start, taking a one-point lead after the first quarter (27-26), but Los Angeles took control with a 28-point second quarter and never looked back. While Indiana mounted a late comeback, trimming a 22-point deficit down to just six with two minutes left in the game (95-89), they were unable to overcome the Sparks’ lead.

Full Game Highlights

Indiana is on the tail-end of a five-game road trip, with their last game against the Phoenix Mercury this Thursday. The LA Sparks will also host the Connecticut Sun on Thursday.

Indiana Fever Wins 5th Straight Game Over Seattle Storm (78 – 74)

The Indiana Fever continued their impressive run, securing their fifth consecutive victory with a gritty 78-74 win over the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday night. Despite being without star Caitlin Clark for the seventh straight game, the Fever showcased their depth and resilience, improving their record to 17-12 on the season and are currently 5th in the standing and just 1.5 game behind NY Liberty.

The Fever were led by a stellar performance from Natasha Howard, who scored 21 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Sophie Cunningham added a season-high 17 points, including a scorching 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Aliyah Boston continued her dominant form, notching another double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, proving crucial down the stretch scoring nine-straight points in the fourth quarter.

It was close game but the Fever was able to build an 8-point lead (42-34) at halftime, fueled by strong offensive contributions from Howard and Cunningham, and the rest of the team, Indiana was able to extend the lead to 13-points mid-3rd quarter. Seattle, however, refused to back down, made a significant push at the end of third quarter and all of the 4th quarter. Storm even cut the lead to just 1 point via Dominique Malonga’s inside play with 12.2 seconds left in the game (75 – 74). Then Kelsey Mitchell made a late layup with 8.21 seconds remaining to give Indiana a 3-point cushion. Aliyah Boston added a key free throw in the closing seconds to ice the game.

The Storm, led by Nneka Ogwumike’s 16 points, followed by Skylar Diggins’ 13 points, Gabby Williams (12 points, 9 rebounds), and Dominique Malonga (12 points).

The Indiana Fever will look to continue their winning streak as they face the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. While the Seattle Storm will host the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday.

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Fever Extends Win Streak against Wings (88 – 78)

The Indiana Fever are on a roll as they win their 4th straight games at the expense of Dallas Wings.

It was a close game in the first half but building a 13-point lead, the Fever never trailed again even though Dallas was able to cut the lead to just 6 points (75 – 69).

Four of the five Indiana starters scored in double-digit points. Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points, Aliyah Boston had 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Natasha Howard added 11 points and a career-high-tying 16 rebounds. Both Boston and Howard also had five assists for Indiana. Aari McDonald continues to be a big factor while Caitlin Clark is sidelined; she had 12 points and 6 assists.

Paige Bueckers continues to be the leader for the Wings, she was the one who kept the game close but her 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists was not enough to get them the win. Another bad shooting game for Arike Ogunbowale, scoring 8 points but only had 1 field goal.

Full Game Highlights;

The Indiana Fever will start their three-game road trip this Sunday against the Seattle Storm. Meanwhile, Dallas will play two consecutive games against the New York Liberty, starting this Wednesday and then again this Saturday.

Indiana Fever defeats Phoenix Mercury to extend streak to 3 wins (107 – 101)

The Indiana Fever got their first win against DeWanna Bonner and the Phoenix Mercury (107 – 101). It was Bonner’s first game against the Fever and as expected the crowd boos her as soon as she gets a hold of the ball. Fever is still without Caitlin Clark who is out due to a groin injury since the 2025 All-Star games.

It was a total team effort by the Fever, with five players scoring in double digits. Aari McDonald scored a career-high 27 points, including 3 three-pointers. Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 12 rebounds, marking her 12th double-double for the season and was unstoppable, scoring 17 of this 22 points in the 4th quarter.

Sophie Cunningham and Damiris Dantas each scored 12 points, and Chloe Bibby added 10 points off the bench. Kelsey Mitchell, who played exceptionally well in their last game against the Sky, was limited to just 8 points due to foul trouble, while Natasha Howard, despite scoring just 6 points, was big on the defensive end with 2 blocks, 1 steal, and 6 rebounds.

For Phoenix, Alyssa Thomas lead Phoenix with 32 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists. Kahleah Copper added 22 points and Sami Whitcomb scored 18, including the buzzer-beater 3-points to end the first half. DeWanna Bonner who signed with the Fever at the start of the season but left to go Phoenix after 9 games.

Full Game High Lights;

Indiana Fever will try to win their 4th game as they go to Dallas this Saturday, while Phoenix will go to Atlanta also this coming Saturday.

Fever win over Sky for a second straight win (93 – 78)

After losing straight two games against the NY Liberty, the Indiana Fever have won their second straight against the Las Vegas Aces and the latest is against the Chicago Sky. Fever won their last two games without their star PG Caitlin Clark who is out because of a her groin injury and “no timetable available for her return.”

Against the Aces; It was a hard fought game but the Fever manage to win with the clutch 3 from Aari McDonald that gave the Fever an 8-point cushion with less than 40 second remaining in the game.

Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston lead the Indiana Fever to beat the Las Vegas Aces 80-70 on Thursday night.

In their win against the Sky, Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever with 35 points with seven 3-pointers. Mitchell kept the Fever afloat whenever the Sky made a run, she also made 6 assists and 3 steals to picked up her 200th career steals. Aliyah Boston had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the team. Makayla Timpson had 14 points off the bench with 3 steals, and Aari McDonald added 10 points.

For the Sky, Rachel Banham had a career night of 26 points, 6 of 11 three pointers and was the one leading the run for the Sky. Kia Nurse and Rebecca Allen added 14 and 13 points, respectively. This is the second game that Angel Reese missed her second second straight game because of a back issue.

Full Game Highlights

Indiana will Phoenix this Thursday, while the Sky will takes on Washington Mystics Wednesday night.

Team Collier Dominates Team Clark, Collier Crowned MVP of 2025 WNBA All-Star Game (151-131 )

Napheesa Collier, the team captain of Team Collier, bagged the MVP award for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game as her team routed Team Clark. Collier scored an All-Star Game-record 36 points and 9 rebounds. Meanwhile, her All-Star teammate Skylar Diggins recorded the first triple-double in an All-Star Game, with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Here’s the full game highlights of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game;

Two major milestones as Napheesa Collier broke the scoring record with 36 PTS and Skylar Diggins records the first triple double in All-Star history!

Caitlin Clark will not participate in this year’s WNBA All-Star events due to injury

Indiana Fever fans will miss Caitlin Clark this WNBA All-Star weekend since she will not be participating in the event. Clark made the announcement via the team’s communication and social media channels.

Caitlin Clark’s teammate, Lexie Hull was named as her replacement in the 3-point contest, as for the All-Star game, from WNBA, “Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes and Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones have been named by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to replace the injured Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally on Team Clark in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game.”

Participants for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Friday Night Events

WNAB just release the names of participants for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Friday Night Events; 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge.

The 3-Point Contest is headline by Superstar Caitlin Clark and last two champion of the contest; Sabrina Ionescu (2023) and Allisha Gray (2024), and for the Skills Challenge we have last year’s winner Allisha Gray with Natasha Cloud and Courtney Williams.

WNBA;

ESPN will broadcast the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge and the WNBA STARRY® 3-Point Contest from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Fever, on Friday, July 18 (8 p.m. ET). The events are a prelude to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Saturday, July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+ and ESPN+).

Below are the participants for the 2025 WNBA Skills Challenge:

PLAYER TEAM POSITION
Natasha Cloud New York Liberty Guard
Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm Guard
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
Erica Wheeler Seattle Storm Guard
Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx Guard

Below are the participants for the 2025 WNBA 3-Point Contest:

PLAYER TEAM POSITION
Sonia Citron Washington Mystics Guard
Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever Guard
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty Guard
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks Guard

Full list of ESPYS 2025 Award winner with Caitlin Clark bagging the Best WNBA Player

The 2025 ESPYS just concluded their presentation of the greatest athletes and moments in sports this year, and below are the winners. As a sport, basketball got the most awards this year, with 7 players taking home particular honors. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder received two awards: Best NBA Player and Best Athlete – Men’s Sports. On the women’s side, Caitlin Clark was awarded Best WNBA Player, while Cooper Flagg and JuJu Watkins bagged the Best College Athlete awards for male and female, respectively.

Then we have the legends of the sports, Diana Taurasi and former USWNT player Alex Morgan were honored with the prestigious Icon Award, while former NBA player Oscar Robertson received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.

Here’s the full list of winners of the 2025 ESPY Awards.

  • Best Championship Performance: Simone Biles, Olympic gymnastics all-around
  • Best Play: Saquon Barkley’s backwards hurdle
  • Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Sloane Stephens
  • Capital One Cup Winners: UNC women and Ohio State men
  • Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Katie Schumacher-Cawley
  • Icon Award: Alex Morgan and Diana Taurasi
  • Pat Tillman Award for Service: Los Angeles County firefighters David Walters and Erin Regan
  • Gatorade Players of the Year: Jane Hedengren and Cameron Boozer
  • Best Comeback Athlete: Suni Lee, USA Gymnastics
  • Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award: Rishin Tandon, Maegha Ramanathan and Ian Waite
  • Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Oscar Robertson
  • Best Athlete – Men’s Sports: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Best Record-Breaking Performance: Alexander Ovechkin, NHL all-time goals leader
  • Best Team: Philadelphia Eagles, NFL
  • Best NBA Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Best WNBA Player: Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever
  • Best College Athlete – Men’s Sports: Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball
  • Best College Athlete – Women’s Sports: JuJu Watkins, USC women’s basketball
  • Best Athlete with a Disability: Noah Elliott, Para Snowboarding
  • Best NFL Player: Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Best NHL Player: Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers
  • Best Driver: Max Verstappen, F1
  • Best UFC Fighter: Merab Dvalishvili
  • Best Boxer: Katie Taylor
  • Best Soccer Player: Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, USMNT
  • Best Golfer: Scottie Scheffler
  • Best Tennis Player: Coco Gauff

Watch the 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft with Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier

The 2025 WNBA All-Star captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier join Malika Andrews on WNBA Countdown to make their team selections.

2025 WNBA ALL-STAR TEAM ROSTERS


TEAM CLARK
PLAYER TEAM HT COLLEGE ASG
Aliyah Boston Indiana Fever 6-5 South Carolina 3
^Sonia Citron Washington Mystics 6-1 Notre Dame 1
*Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever 6-0 Iowa 2
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty 5-11 Oregon 4
^Kiki Iriafen Washington Mystics 6-3 Southern California 1
Kelsey Mitchell Indiana Fever 5-8 Ohio State 3
Satou Sabally Phoenix Mercury 6-4 Oregon 3
^Kayla Thornton Golden State Valkyries 6-1 Texas-El Paso 1
^Gabby Williams Seattle Storm 5-11 Connecticut 1
A’ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces 6-4 South Carolina 7
Jackie Young Las Vegas Aces 6-0 Notre Dame 4

TEAM COLLIER
PLAYER TEAM HT COLLEGE ASG
^Paige Bueckers Dallas Wings 6-0 Connecticut 1
*Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx 6-1 Connecticut 5
Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm 5-9 Notre Dame 7
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream 6-0 South Carolina 3
Rhyne Howard Atlanta Dream 6-2 Kentucky 3
Nneka Ogwumike Seattle Storm 6-3 Stanford 10
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks 5-8 Washington 4
Angel Reese Chicago Sky 6-3 Louisiana State 2
Breanna Stewart New York Liberty 6-4 Connecticut 7
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury 6-2 Maryland 6
Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx 5-8 South Florida 2

* denotes All-Star team captain by virtue of being the starters to receive the most votes in balloting by fans
^ denotes first-time All-Star selection

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, Team Clark vs. Team Collier, will be on Saturday, July 19th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of Indiana Fever.

Clark & Collier: Drafting Their Dream All-Star Teams (and Trading Coaches!)

WNBA All-Star Team Captains just concluded their 2025 All-Star Draft, both team captains even agreed to trade their coach.

From WNBA: “Following the final selection, the captains made one trade, swapping head coaches. As a result, Cheryl Reeve and her Lynx staff will now guide Team Collier and Sandy Brondello and her New York Liberty staff will lead Team Clark.”

Below are the 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft selections and the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game rosters.

2025 WNBA All-Star Draft
First Round: Starters Selections
Team Clark Team Collier
Pick 1:   Aliyah Boston, Indiana Pick 2:   Breanna Stewart, New York
Pick 3:   Sabrina Ionescu, New York Pick 4:   Allisha Gray, Atlanta
Pick 5:   A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Pick 6:   Nneka Ogwumike, Seattle
Pick 7:   Satou Sabally, Phoenix Pick 8:   Paige Bueckers, Dallas
Second Round: Reserves Selections
Team Clark Team Collier
Pick 10:   Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Pick 9:     Courtney Williams, Minnesota
Pick 12:   Gabby Williams, Seattle Pick 11:   Skylar Diggins, Seattle
Pick 14:   Sonia Citron, Washington Pick 13:   Angel Reese, Chicago
Pick 16:   Kiki Iriafen, Washington Pick 15:   Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix
Pick 18:   Jackie Young, Las Vegas Pick 17:   Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles
Pick 20:   Kayla Thornton, Golden State Pick 19:   Rhyne Howard, Atlanta

ICYMI: Fever suffers another loss to Sparks (87 – 89)

After winning three games in a row, including their Commissioner’s Cup victory over the Lynx, and doing so without their star PG Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever were defeated by the LA Sparks in two consecutive games. Both were close games where neither team gained a lead larger than 8 points.

Azura Stevens led the Sparks with 21 points and 12 rebounds, and she also shot 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Kelsey Plum added 20 points, and Dearica Hamby contributed 18 points and 4 assists.

The Fever had another strong defensive game with 33 rebounds, 3 steals, and 6 blocks. Indiana’s defensive effort was highlighted by Makayla Timpson’s block on Rickea Jackson at the end of the 1st quarter. Indiana led throughout the 4th quarter but was scoreless in the last 1:45 of the game. Aliyah Boston had one more chance to extend the game to overtime but missed a 21-foot pull-up jumper coming off a timeout.

Here’s the game high lights.

The Indiana Fever will host the Golden State Valkyries this Wednesday, while the LA Sparks will host the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday, July 10th.

WNBA announces the 2025 WNBA All-Star Reserves

After announcing the Starters and the Coaches for this year’s All-Star games, WNBA has announce the 12 Reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Stars. The reserves high-lighted by veterans Skylar Diggins of the Seattle Storm and Alyssa Thomas from Phoenix Mercury, and rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen who are both from Washington Mystics.

  1. Sonia Citron, Mystics (Rookie and 1st All-Star selection)
  2. Skylar Diggins, Seattle Storm (7th All-Star selection)
  3. Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream (3rd All-Star selection)
  4. Kiki Iriafen, Washington Mystics (Rookie and 1st All-Star selection)
  5. Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever (3rd All-Star selection)
  6. Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks (4th All-Star selection)
  7. Angel Reese, Chicago Sky (2nd All-Star selection)
  8. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury (6th All-Star selection)
  9. Kayla Thornton, Golden State Valkyries (1st All-Star selection)
  10. Courtney Williams, Minnesota Lynx (2nd All-Star selection)
  11. Gabby Williams, Seattle Storm (1st All-Star selection)
  12. Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces (4th All-Star selection)

Team Captains Clark and Collier will draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the just announced pool of 12 reserves.

Here are now the full roster of 2025 WNBA All-Stars.
2025 WNBA ALL-STARS

STARTERS

PLAYER TEAM POSITION
^Paige Bueckers Dallas Wings Guard
**Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever Guard
Sabrina Ionescu New York Liberty Guard
Allisha Gray Atlanta Dream Guard
**Napheesa Collier Minnesota Lynx Frontcourt
A’ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces Frontcourt
Breanna Stewart New York Liberty Frontcourt
Aliyah Boston Indiana Fever Frontcourt
Nneka Ogwumike Seattle Storm Frontcourt
Satou Sabally Phoenix Mercury Frontcourt

RESERVES

^Sonia Citron Washington Mystics Guard
Skylar Diggins Seattle Storm Guard
Rhyne Howard Atlanta Dream Guard
^Kiki Iriafen Washington Mystics Frontcourt
Kelsey Mitchell Indiana Fever Guard
Kelsey Plum Los Angeles Sparks Guard
Angel Reese Chicago Sky Frontcourt
Alyssa Thomas Phoenix Mercury Frontcourt
^Kayla Thornton Golden State Valkyries Frontcourt
Courtney Williams Minnesota Lynx Guard
^Gabby Williams Seattle Storm Guard
Jackie Young Las Vegas Aces Guard

**denotes All-Star team captain by virtue of being one of the two highest vote-getters in voting by fans.
^ denotes first-time All-Star selection.

Indiana Fever routs Minnesota Lynx to capture 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

The Indiana Fever are this year’s WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions. The Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx even without their star point guard Caitlin Clark due to a left groin injury.

Natasha Howard was named the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup MVP, having her best game in a Fever uniform, scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Starters Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aari McDonald scored 12 points apiece, while Sophie Cunningham added 13 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.

The Lynx started the game strong, jumping to a 13-point lead in the first quarter, but the Fever tightened their defense in the second quarter and held Minnesota scoreless in the last 8 minutes of the first half and to just 7 points in the second quarter (32 – 27). In the third period, the Fever were able to extend their lead to 10 points and a 15-point lead in the final period (74 – 59).

Game highlights

The Indiana Fever’s next five games will be at home, starting this Friday against the Las Vegas Aces. The Minnesota Lynx will also play their next three games at home, starting with the Washington Mystics, also this Friday.

WNBA announces the 2025 WNBA All-Star Starters

The two All-Star captains, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves.

WNBA is scheduled to announce that 12 All-Star reserves on July 6, and looking at the fan voting results, I have a good idea on who the 12 All-Star reserves will be.

Here are the number of vote that each All-Star starters received;

  1. Caitlin Clark (IND) – 1,293,526
  2. Napheesa Collier (MIN) – 1,176,020
  3. Aliyah Boston (IND) – 1,174,669
  4. A’ja Wilson (LVA) – 986,662
  5. Breanna Stewart (NYL) – 972,434
  6. Paige Bueckers (DAL) – 805,471
  7. Sabrina Ionescu (NYL) – 583,428
  8. Satou Sabally (PHX) – 456,025
  9. Allisha Gray (ATL) – 441,346
  10. Nneka Ogwumike (SEA) – 398,608

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will the Team Captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

The WNBA just concluded the voting period for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Clark and Collier are the two All-Star starters who received the most fan votes. Clark received 1,293,526 votes from fans, and Collier received 1,176,020.

Clark is averaging 18.2 points and a career-high 8.9 assists per game, while Collier ranks No. 1 in the WNBA in scoring (a career-high 24.5 ppg) and fourth in rebounding (8.4 rpg), leading the Lynx to a league-best 13-2 record.

Before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, with their teams, will face each other in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals this July 2nd.

In a statement, the WNBA said that “the two All-Star captains will then draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves.”

The 10 starters, including Clark and Collier, were selected from across the WNBA without regard to conference affiliation. Current WNBA players and a media panel joined fans in selecting the All-Star starters. Fans accounted for 50 percent of the vote, while current WNBA players and a media panel each accounted for 25 percent.

After the starters have been announced, the league’s head coaches will select the 12 reserves without regard to conference affiliation. The head coaches will vote for three guards, five frontcourt players, and four players at either position regardless of conference. Coaches may not vote for players on their own team. The names of the 12 reserves will be revealed across WNBA social and digital platforms on Sunday, July 6, at noon ET.

The 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Fever, on Saturday, July 19.

Nike release the Caitlin Clark’s ad for her new Kobe 5 Protro PE

The new Kobe V Protro “Caitlin Clark” will retail for $190. This is not the Caitlin Clark signature shoes but a player exclusive colorway of the Kobe 5 Protro PE. Clark’s signature kicks will arrive early next year, since it has been reported the Nike will release Clark’s Signature Logo in Holiday 2025.

Available 6/30 at 5:00 PM

When Caitlin Clark laces up her Kobe 5s, she enters a new dimension.

She’s put her prowess on display wearing an array of coveted Kobe models — now she has her own player edition. It’s outfitted in Midnight Navy, Bright Crimson, vibrant hits of University Gold, and polished off with a high-gloss finish that glistens under the spotlight.

This Protro model takes a great basketball shoe and makes it better. It’s engineered with a flexible Air Zoom unit and scaled-down traction for optimal court feel. Plus, the minimally structured upper is lightweight and supportive all-around.

Indiana Fever wins over Dallas Wings without Caitlin Clark (94 – 86)

It was a statement game for the Indiana Fever as they defeat the Dallas Wings 94-86 in a hard-fought contest that showcased the Fever’s depth and determination even without their star point guard, Caitlin Clark. Missing her second straight game due to a left groin injury, Clark’s absence provided an opportunity for other Fever players to step up, and they answered the call with a collective effort that secured a crucial road win.

From the opening tip, the Fever started fast, jumping out to an impressive 33-13 lead in the first quarter. Their offense was incredibly efficient in the 1st quarter, converting all of their shots from inside the arc and shooting a remarkable 59.3% from the field for the game. Fever’s efficiency carried over to the second quarter and was able to set the tone for the game, they managed to built a 20-point lead (40 – 20) but ended the half with a 13-points lead (56 – 43).

Veteran guard Kelsey Mitchell lead the Fever with a season-high 32 points and 7 assists, Mitchell also hade a crucial three-points to recapture the lead (82 – 80) after the Wings taking lead for the first time in the game. Aliyah Boston also continued to impress, adding a strong 21 points and six rebounds, keeping her consistent presence in the paint. Natasha Howard was a force on both ends, recording a double-double with 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds, along with three steals. Making her first start for the Fever, Aari McDonald added 13 points and six assists, providing valuable playmaking in Clark’s absence.

The Dallas Wings is led by rookie sensation Paige Bueckers’ 27 points and six assists, lead the Wings comeback. After trailing by as many as 23 points, the Wings managed to briefly take an 80-79 lead in the fourth quarter, fueled by improved shooting and aggressive defense. However, the Fever kept their composure, responding with a decisive 9-0 run to reclaim control and seal the victory.

It’s a great win by the Fever (8-8), as they move back to a .500 record on the season before facing the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals this July 2nd.

Caitlin Clark to miss game against Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings

Caitlin Clark is out again and will miss her much anticipated matchup with Paige Bueckers and Dallas Wings due to a left groin injury. It’s unclear when Clark suffered the injury but Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White said “she found out about Clark’s latest injury late Wednesday night, after the training staff had taken her for an MRI.”

This will be the second straight game that she missed after returning from a left quadriceps strain injury, where he missed 5 games.

WNBA release First Returns of Fan Voting in WNBA All-Star Voting 2025

WNBA just release first of fan voting for the coming WNBA All-Star Voting 2025 in Indiana and as expected, Fever star guard Caitlin Clark is the top vote getter with 515,993 votes, followed by Napheesa Collier (484,758) and teammate Aliyah Boston with 446,961 votes. Amongst all the team, Indiana Fever have the most player in the top 40, followed by New York Liberty with 4 players.

Here are the top 40 leaders;

  1. Caitlin Clark, Guard (IND) 515,993
  2. Napheesa Collier, Frontcourt (MIN) 484,758
  3. Aliyah Boston, Frontcourt (IND) 446,961
  4. A’ja Wilson, Frontcourt (LVA) 394,600
  5. Breanna Stewart, Frontcourt (NYL) 367,819
  6. Paige Bueckers, Guard (DAL) 312,920
  7. Kelsey Mitchell, Guard (IND) 277,664
  8. Sabrina Ionescu, Guard (NYL) 234,684
  9. Lexie Hull, Guard (IND), 217,438
  10. Kiki Iriafen, Frontcourt (WAS) 213,500
  11. Kelsey Plum, Guard (LAS) 204,845
  12. Satou Sabally, Frontcourt (PHX) 175,611
  13. Angel Reese, Frontcourt (CHI) 173,363
  14. Allisha Gray, Guard (ATL) 168,349
  15. Jonquel Jones, Frontcourt (NYL) 162,259
  16. Natasha Howard, Frontcourt (IND) 158,331
  17. Gabby Williams, Frontcourt (SEA) 144,257
  18. Nneka Ogwumike, Frontcourt (SEA) 141,596
  19. Dearica Hamby, Frontcourt (LAS) 105,727
  20. Rickea Jackson, Frontcourt (LAS) 97,767
  21. Alyssa Thomas, Frontcourt (PHX) 96,141
  22. Kamilla Cardoso, Frontcourt (CHI) 95,986
  23. Sophie Cunningham, Guard (IND) 95,116
  24. Jackie Young, Guard (LVA) 82,313
  25. Rhyne Howard, Guard (ATL) 80,477
  26. Skylar Diggins, Guard (SEA) 77,596
  27. DiJonai Carrington, Guard (DAL) 77,072
  28. Brittney Sykes, Guard (WAS) 76,549
  29. Natasha Cloud, Guard (NYL) 74,280
  30. Damiris Dantas, Frontcourt (IND) 72,262
  31. Kate Martin, Guard (GSV) 67,449
  32. Temi Fágbénlé, Frontcourt (GSV) 63,931
  33. Tina Charles, Frontcourt (CON) 62,420
  34. Arike Ogunbowale, Guard (DAL) 60,947
  35. Sonia Citron, Guard (WAS) 59,939
  36. Marina Mabrey, Guard (CON) 59,939
  37. Brittney Griner, Frontcourt (ATL) 57,308
  38. DeWanna Bonner, Frontcourt (IND) 56,775
  39. Kayla Thornton, Frontcourt (GSV) 51,645
  40. Kayla McBride, Guard (MIN) 44,378

The voting is still open and will end on before midnight of the 28th of June.

Las Vegas Aces hand Indiana Fever Second Straight Loss

The Las Vegas Aces just handed the Indiana Fever their second straight loss. Their first loss was against the Golden State Valkyries last Thursday in San Francisco. The Fever managed to build a 10-point lead in the first half, but the Aces cut the lead to just 6 points entering the fourth quarter. That’s when the Aces’ experience and championship pedigree took over; they seized the lead (70–69) at 4:23 and never relinquished i

A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and two crucial blocks. Jackie Young added 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Wilson struggled from the field, managing only two field goals in the first half.

Like Wilson, Caitlin Clark had another poor shooting night, going 7-for-20 from the field and 1-for-10 from the three-point line. Despite her shooting slump, Clark scored 19 points and had 10 assists. Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 26 points and 10 rebounds, and she was also the primary defender on Wilson for most of the game. Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points.

Game Highlights

The Indiana Fever will travel to Seattle for their match this Wednesday afternoon, while the Las Vegas Aces will host the Connecticut Sun this Thursday.

Indiana Fever defeat Connecticut Sun to advance to the Commissioner’s Cup Finals (88 – 71)

After a very physical game, the Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun (88 – 71). The win assures the Fever a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

It was a close game in the first half but in the second half, Indiana managed to build an 8-point lead entering the 3rd quarter then tension started to build between Clark and Sun guard Jacy Sheldon, after Sheldon “accidentally” made contact with Caitlin Clark’s face during a play, leading to a shove from Clark and a subsequent push to the ground by Marina Mabrey. After a lengthy review, Sheldon was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul, while Clark, Mabrey, and Tina Charles each received technical fouls.

In the final minutes of the game, there was tension between the two team in the final minute of the game. With the Fever comfortably ahead, Sophie Cunningham committed a hard foul on Sheldon, leading to a scuffle that resulted in Cunningham’s ejection with a Flagrant 2, and ejections for Sheldon and Lindsay Allen of the Sun for escalating the altercation. Fever coach Stephanie White later expressed frustration with the officiating, citing a perceived lack of control throughout the game and the season.

In the end, the Indiana Fever’s strong offensive execution and defensive tenacity, especially in the third quarter, proved too much for the struggling Connecticut Sun. The win, combined with an Atlanta loss, means the Fever will now face the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner’s Cup Final on July 1st.

Game Highlights

Indiana will travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries this Friday, while the Connecticut Sun will host the Phoenix Mercury this Thursday.