Fever’s Fast Offense Is Forcing the WNBA to Adjust — May 28, 2026

Clark Contact Fallout Becomes a Fever Chess Match — June 29, 2026

Caitlin Clark’s throat-contact incident keeps echoing as Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas, while Indiana’s bigger basketball question is how Stephanie White can punish pressure without asking Clark to absorb more hits. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas after Caitlin Clark throat [https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2026/06/27/phoenix-mercury-coach-nate-tibbetts-alyssa-thomas-caitlin-clark-throat-wnba-investigation-officials/90725483007/] — Indianapolis Star Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas after Caitlin Clark throat Close Close FEVER # Mercury coach defends Alyssa Thomas, calls out WNBA investigation after Caitlin Clark incident Aaron Ferguson Indianapolis Star June 27, 2026, 6:28 p.m. ET Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share by email Prior to the Phoenix Mercury playing without forward Alyssa Thomas due to her one-game… 2. Step Back — If teams are going to keep picking Caitlin Clark up high, top-locking her off the ball, and testing how much contact officials will allow, what schematic counters can Stephanie White use that don’t just ask Clark to absorb more punishment — and how much of that burden should shift to Boston, Mitchell, and the screeners? BACKGROUND SOURCES * Fever Debut 'Creative' Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston Role-Reversal in Preseason [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/fever-debut-creative-caitlin-clark-aliyah-boston-role-reversal-in-preseason-01kqq9cnwbdm] — Si * Indiana Fever will protect Caitlin Clark by shifting her off the ball - Yahoo Sports [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-fever-plan-free-caitlin-160512295.html] — Mitchell Northam, USA TODAY Wed, May 6, 2026 · 6 min read * Indiana Fever will protect Caitlin Clark by shifting her off the ball - AOL [https://www.aol.com/sports/indiana-fever-protect-caitlin-clark-160512526.html] — AOL * Fever's whole approach is setting Caitlin Clark up to fail | Sporting News [https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/fever-whole-approach-setting-caitlin-clark-fail/2a0b620f127d5ffaf7d57e1c] — Sporting News * Stephanie White Declares Caitlin Clark as Indiana Fever's Top Offensive Option - Yahoo Sports [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stephanie-white-declares-caitlin-clark-221311848.html] — Rodney Knuppel Wed, May 27, 2026 · 3 min read * The Fever’s Best Answer Remains Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/the-fever-s-best-answer-remains-caitlin-clark-and-aliyah-boston-01kt1q01w2rc] — Si * The Fever Go as Caitlin Clark Goes—Stephanie White Should Know That [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/the-fever-go-as-caitlin-clark-goes-stephanie-white-should-know-that-01ksyycgj8kd] — Si * Coaching Caitlin Clark Comes With Challenges—Stephanie White Can't Hold On to Them [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/coaching-caitlin-clark-comes-with-challenges-stephanie-white-can-t-hold-on-to-them-01kvfv2gxppr] — Si Daily TopFive for Indiana Fever Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Indiana Fever Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiana-fever-daily-fancast/id1896366290] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtN4foPT2qxJ3NOc8opJk]. Feedback? Email indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Fever-Sparks Looms With Clark Day-to-Day and Mitchell Heating Up — June 27, 2026

Indiana Fever host the Los Angeles Sparks with Caitlin Clark day-to-day with a back issue, Kelsey Mitchell coming off 30, and the WNBA’s Alyssa Thomas suspension keeping player-safety scrutiny squarely on Saturday’s matchup. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Indiana faces Los Angeles following Mitchell's 30-point game | National | ehextra.com [https://www.ehextra.com/sports/national/indiana-faces-los-angeles-following-mitchells-30-point-game/article_3aee24a5-35be-5fe2-8ada-7f0caa424afa.html] — Eagle Herald Indiana faces Los Angeles following Mitchell's 30-point game | National | ehextra.com You have permission to edit this article. #### Eagle Herald Share This Los Angeles Sparks (8-9, 5-5 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (10-8, 5-4 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever hosts the Los Angeles Sparks after Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points in the… 2. Fever news: Indiana president stresses Caitlin Clark focus amid WNBA controversy [https://clutchpoints.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fever-news-indiana-president-stresses-caitlin-clark-focus-amid-wnba-controversy] — ClutchPoints Fever news: Indiana president stresses Caitlin Clark focus amid WNBA controversy # Fever president stresses Caitlin Clark focus amid WNBA controversy After Alyssa Thomas was suspended for one-game after hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat, Fever president would release a statement. By Zachary Weinberger Jun 25, 2026 at 7:36 PM ET Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images As… 3. Fever news: Stephanie White unleashes tirade after 'cheap shots' on Caitlin Clark [https://clutchpoints.com/wnba/indiana-fever/fever-news-stephanie-white-tirade-caitlin-clark-cheap-shots] — ClutchPoints Fever news: Stephanie White unleashes tirade after 'cheap shots' on Caitlin Clark # Fever’s Stephanie White unleashes tirade after ‘cheap shots’ on Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White did not hold back on the officiating after their loss to the Phoenix Mercury. By Paolo Mariano Jun 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The Indiana Fever suffered a painful… 4. Step Back — With Kelsey Mitchell coming off a 30-point game and defenses still tilted toward Caitlin Clark, what should Indiana’s late-game offensive pecking order actually look like — Clark as the primary trigger, Mitchell as the closer, or more of a matchup-based split that runs through Aliyah Boston too? BACKGROUND SOURCES * The Fever’s Best Answer Remains Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/the-fever-s-best-answer-remains-caitlin-clark-and-aliyah-boston-01kt1q01w2rc] — Si * The Way Forward for Fever Is Simple—Just Ask Caitlin Clark [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/the-way-forward-for-fever-is-simple-just-ask-caitlin-clark-01ktxvggzf8k] — Si * Aliyah Boston's New Offensive Wrinkle Paying Off For Fever [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/aliyah-boston-new-offensive-wrinkle-paying-off-for-fever] — Si * Stephanie White Declares Caitlin Clark as Indiana Fever's Top Offensive Option - Yahoo Sports [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stephanie-white-declares-caitlin-clark-221311848.html] — Rodney Knuppel Wed, May 27, 2026 · 3 min read * Aliyah Boston & Kelsey Mitchell Practice Media Availability | June 15, 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJMr6SCVn0o] — Indiana Fever * Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark may be Fever’s cornerstones, but Kelsey Mitchell is the rock - Yahoo Sports [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aliyah-boston-caitlin-clark-may-123107771.html] — Candace Buckner Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 7 min read Daily TopFive for Indiana Fever Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Indiana Fever Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiana-fever-daily-fancast/id1896366290] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtN4foPT2qxJ3NOc8opJk]. Feedback? Email indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Clark’s Injury Puts Fever Safety Questions Front and Center — June 26, 2026

Caitlin Clark left Indiana’s 111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury, and Stephanie White blasted missed calls as unsafe. With Sophie Cunningham’s stalking case also renewing security concerns, the Fever’s spotlight is shifting from standings to player protection. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Recap: Enough is Enough. Caitlin Clark Leaves Fever-Mercury Game ... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOloORRmq3Y] — Fieldhouse Files # Recap: Enough is Enough. Caitlin Clark Leaves Fever-Mercury Game With Injury, Steph White Speaks Out ## Scott Agness | Fieldhouse Files 24300 subscribers 858 likes ### Description 8762 views Posted: 25 Jun 2026 The Indiana Fever suffered a 111-109 loss on Wednesday to the Phoenix Mercury, their second meeting in three games. Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 30 points before fouling out with… 2. Sophie Cunningham stalking case raises renewed concerns around player safety for Indiana Fever | Sporting News [https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/sophie-cunningham-stalking-case-raises-renewed-concerns-around-player-safety-indiana-fever/d04a1bf0ee4c2f790097b240] — Sporting News Sophie Cunningham stalking case raises renewed concerns around player safety for Indiana Fever | Sporting News Continue Without Login Featured Sports Explore More Editions # Sophie Cunningham stalking case raises renewed concerns around player safety for Indiana Fever Rodney Knuppel • Imagn Images Add The Sporting News on Google The Indiana Fever have become one of the biggest stories… 3. Step Back — After another heated Fever-Mercury game and the Sophie Cunningham stalking case putting player safety back in the spotlight, how should we separate normal rivalry physicality from a league-level safety problem — and what tools do officials, teams, and WNBA security actually have to step in before things escalate? BACKGROUND SOURCES * WNBA Can’t Escape Officiating Woes After Caitlin Clark Takes Back-to-Back ‘Cheap Shots’ [https://www.si.com/wnba/wnba-cant-escape-officiating-woes-after-caitlin-clark-takes-back-to-back-cheap-shots] — Si * Sophie Cunningham stalking case raises renewed concerns around player safety for Indiana Fever | Sporting News [https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/sophie-cunningham-stalking-case-raises-renewed-concerns-around-player-safety-indiana-fever/d04a1bf0ee4c2f790097b240] — Sporting News * Stacey Dales reacts to Caitlin Clark, WNBA officiating after Fever vs Mercury [https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2026/06/25/former-wnba-player-stacey-dales-caitlin-clark-wnba-officiating-fever-vs-mercury-cathy-engelbert/90692581007/] — Indystar * Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham [https://www.ksat.com/sports/2026/06/25/indiana-man-charged-after-being-accused-of-stalking-wnba-player-sophie-cunningham/] — Josh Kelety, Associated Press * Former WNBA All-Star calls for league review after controversial Alyssa Thomas play involving Caitlin Clark | Sporting News [https://www.sportingnews.com/us/wnba/indiana-fever/news/former-wnba-all-star-calls-league-review-after-controversial-alyssa-thomas-play-involving-caitlin-clark/7bd78520960d4c9bdb0afb95] — Sporting News 4. Indiana Fever veteran credits Caitlin Clark after breakout game [https://www.chicitysports.com/indiana-fever-caitlin-clark-monique-billings-breakout/] — ChiCitySports Indiana Fever veteran credits Caitlin Clark after breakout game Trending - Chicago Cubs go all-in for trade with Mets: Report - Bill Simmons believes Caleb Wilson will be Chicago Bulls’ biggest star since Derrick Rose - Chicago Cubs: Matt Shaw’s next six weeks could define his future - Bears star Caleb Williams draws ‘scary’ statement from 4-time Pro Bowl QB - Indiana Fever announce unfortunate… Daily TopFive for Indiana Fever Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Indiana Fever Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiana-fever-daily-fancast/id1896366290] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtN4foPT2qxJ3NOc8opJk]. Feedback? Email indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Fever Fall by Two as Boston, Clark Top All-Star Voting — June 25, 2026

Indiana Fever dropped a 111-109 home thriller to the Phoenix Mercury, tightening the consistency questions around a 10-8 team, while Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark surged to the top two spots in WNBA All-Star fan voting. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Mercury 111-109 Fever (25 Jun, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN (AU) [https://www.espn.com.au/wnba/recap?gameId=401857017] — ESPN # Mercury 111-109 Fever (25 Jun, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN (AU) Published: 2026-06-25T03:00:00+00:00 Source: espn.com.au (espn.com.au) Language: en ## Story Mercury 111-109 Fever (25 Jun, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN (AU) Skip to main contentSkip to navigation [Presented By](https://www.tab.com.au/) [ESPN](https://www.espn.com.au/) - [World Cup](https://www.espn.com.au/football/worldcup) -… 2. How Indiana Fever missed chances proven costly in loss to Phoenix Mercury [https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2026/06/24/indiana-fever-loss-phoenix-mercury-kelsey-mitchell-charge-no-timeout-rebound/90688212007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z119852p119750c119750u001952e1186xxv119852&gca-ft=77&gca-ds=sophi&gnt-djm=1] — The Indianapolis Star # How Indiana Fever missed chances proven costly in loss to Phoenix Mercury Published: 2026-06-25T03:57:54+00:00 Source: indystar.com (indystar.com) Language: en ## Story How Indiana Fever missed chances proven costly in loss to Phoenix Mercury [The Indianapolis… 3. Indiana Fever Receive Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston News From WNBA [https://athlonsports.com/wnba/indiana-fever/indiana-fever-caitlin-clark-aliyah-boston-news-wnba-all-star] — Athlon Sports # Indiana Fever Receive Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston News From WNBA Published: 2026-06-24T19:05:05+00:00 Source: athlonsports.com (athlonsports.com) Language: en ## Story The Indiana Fever have built their roster around Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark for three straight seasons, and both stars are again delivering at an All-Star level in 2026. Boston, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft,… 4. Prosecutor: Indiana man charged with stalking Sophie Cunningham [https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2026/06/24/prosecutor-indiana-man-charged-with-stalking-sophie-cunningham-kevin-singh/90675119007/] — Indianapolis Star Prosecutor: Indiana man charged with stalking Sophie Cunningham # Man accused of stalking Indiana Fever fan-favorite Sophie Cunningham Indianapolis Star Updated June 24, 2026, 11:46 a.m. ET This story will update. An Indiana man has been accused of stalking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Kevin Singh, 48, was taken into custody June 23, 2026, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office… 5. Caitlin Clark, DeWanna Bonner altercation leads to technical fouls [https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2026/06/23/indiana-fever-dewanna-bonner-caitlin-clark-technical-why-leave-phoenix-mercury-sophie-cunningham/90652881007/] — Indianapolis Star Caitlin Clark, DeWanna Bonner altercation leads to technical fouls Close Close FEVER # Caitlin Clark, DeWanna Bonner altercation leads to 6 techs in 8 seconds in Fever win vs Mercury Joshua Heron Indianapolis Star Updated June 23, 2026, 10:50 a.m. ET Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share by email - A series of on-court altercations resulted in six technical fouls being issued in eight… Daily TopFive for Indiana Fever Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Indiana Fever Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiana-fever-daily-fancast/id1896366290] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtN4foPT2qxJ3NOc8opJk]. Feedback? Email indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].

Fever Depth Watch: Clark’s Trust, Hardship Churn — June 24, 2026

Indiana Fever depth is the through-line: Caitlin Clark’s Lexie Hull praise sits alongside a roster crunch where hardship deals are becoming rotation planning, not just emergency paperwork. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Caitlin Clark: You can 'absolutely' count on Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull | WNBA on NBC [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_DENFz0Tak] — WNBA on NBC # Caitlin Clark: You can 'absolutely' count on Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull | WNBA on NBC ## WNBA on NBC 6450 subscribers 1333 likes ### Description 49793 views Posted: 9 Jun 2026 Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark chats with the WNBA Showtime crew about her game winning shot, a few missed free throws and how the Fever's defense can improve. #nbcsports #wnba #wnbaonnbc » Watch live basketball on… 2. Step Back — With the Fever now looking at a hardship exception, how much can a temporary signing actually change the rotation — are we talking real minutes that patch a specific weakness, or mostly an emergency body to survive the schedule? BACKGROUND SOURCES * Fever Reunite With Familiar Face Amid Yet Another Injury [https://www.si.com/wnba/fever/news/fever-reunite-with-familiar-face-amid-yet-another-injury-01k4ar9r4jjp] — Si * Former Sparks Guard Signed By Fever Amid Caitlin Clark's Absence [https://www.si.com/wnba/sparks/news/former-sparks-guard-signed-by-fever-amid-caitlin-clark-s-absence] — Si * Caitlin Clark returns and ignites Indiana Fever's dilemma on their path to the WNBA playoffs | MARCA [https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2025/08/30/68b35e3e268e3e4b5e8b45d5.html] — MARCA Daily TopFive for Indiana Fever Daily Podcast. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Indiana Fever Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indiana-fever-daily-fancast/id1896366290] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtN4foPT2qxJ3NOc8opJk]. Feedback? Email indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com [indiana-fever-daily-fancast@lanternpodcasts.com].