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Fever’s biggest concern revealed days before new WNBA season
TL;DR
The Indiana Fever are entering the 2026 WNBA season with high expectations, bolstered by the return of star guard Caitlin Clark and anchor Aliyah Boston. However, they face a significant concern that could be exploited by rival teams throughout the season.
Key points
- Indiana Fever enter 2026 WNBA season with championship hype
- Caitlin Clark returns to health for the Fever
- Aliyah Boston has committed long-term to the Fever
- Fever aim to improve after a semifinal exit in 2025
- Concerns exist that elite teams can exploit weaknesses
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Fever’s biggest concern revealed days before new WNBA season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Indiana Fever enter the 2026 WNBA season with legitimate expectations and championship hype.
That's what can happen when star guard Caitlin Clark returns to health and returning anchor Aliyah Boston has committed long-term to the Fever franchise. These two pillars lead a deep team that figures to repeat as one of the WNBA's best offenses -- and will hope to go one further to the WNBA Finals after a semifinal exit in 2025, with Clark among those missing out through injury.
But the Fever do have a concern that the league's other elite teams -- the teams Indiana will have to overcome to win a first championship in 14 years -- can exploit over the course of a 44-game season.
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Placing fourth in ESPN's initial power rankings for the long season ahead, few would argue that the Fever's offensive potential is through the roof now that Clark is healthy again. While there has been debate on how to maximize the two-time All-Star offensively, the defensive side of the ball is not ever likely to be Clark's calling card.
Q&A
What is the Indiana Fever's biggest concern ahead of the 2026 WNBA season?
The Indiana Fever have a significant concern that elite teams in the league may exploit during the 44-game season.
How did Caitlin Clark's injury impact the Indiana Fever's 2025 season?
Caitlin Clark's injury prevented her from participating in the Fever's semifinal run in the 2025 season.
What are the expectations for the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA season?
The Fever are expected to be one of the best offenses in the league and aim for their first championship in 14 years.