Breaking News: Head Coach Stephanie White Revealed List Of Players That Will Leave Indiana Fever
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has revealed the list of players who will leave the organization this offseason, in a move that signals a major roster shake-up following the team’s first-round playoff exit.
The announcement, made during end-of-season exit meetings, confirms that several players will not return as the Fever rebuild around Caitlin Clark and their young core.
Players Leaving Indiana
According to the list revealed by White, the following players will depart:
· Kelsey Mitchell — The star guard, who averaged 24.7 points per game, is set to leave in free agency after the Fever declined to commit to a long-term supermax extension.
· Chloe Bibby — Selected by the Portland Fire in the expansion draft, Bibby’s time in Indiana ends after an injury-shortened season.
· Kristy Wallace — Taken by the Toronto Tempo in the expansion draft, Wallace’s departure ends her Fever tenure.
· Damiris Dantas — The veteran forward will not be re-signed as the team pivots to younger frontcourt options.
· Erica Wheeler — The backup guard’s contract expires and the Fever will move on.
White’s Statement
“This is never easy,” White said. “These players gave everything to this organization. But we have to make tough decisions to get where we want to go. We’re building around Caitlin and a core that can compete for championships.”
White added that the moves create salary cap flexibility and open roster spots for free agency and the draft.
What It Means
The departures signal a clear direction: Indiana is committing fully to Caitlin Clark as the franchise centerpiece while reshaping the supporting cast. Losing Mitchell, in particular, would be a massive blow to a team that relied heavily on its star backcourt.
The Fever now enter the offseason with significant cap space and multiple needs to address.
This is a developing story.
