Top 3 Free Agents Perfectly Suited for Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever emerged from the expansion draft with their core intact. They lost depth pieces Chloe Bibby and Kristy Wallace to the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo.
Free agency opens on April 12. Several marquee players have already signaled intentions to re-sign with their current teams.
Roster context and priorities
The Fever enter free agency with key contracts secured. Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston remain under contract, and Kelsey Mitchell shows no signs she will leave.
General manager Amber Cox can therefore target role players. The goal is to surround the young stars with reliable complementary pieces.
Targets to complement the core
Below are three top free agents who could be perfectly suited to Indiana’s needs. Each offers specific skills that match the Fever’s roster profile.
Kennedy Burke
Burke served as the New York Liberty’s sixth player last season. She stepped into a larger role after Kayla Thornton departed.
- 2025 averages: 8.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game.
- Three-point shooting: roughly 41% on 3.1 attempts per game.
- Won a WNBA title with the Liberty in 2024.
Her shooting and bench scoring fit a secondary role alongside Clark, Boston, and Mitchell. Burke’s championship experience would add valuable postseason knowledge.
Azurá Stevens
Stevens was not selected in the expansion draft and enters free agency as an in-demand forward. She posted the best statistical season of her career in 2025.
- 2025 averages: 12.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists per game.
- Defensive numbers: 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.
- Improved three-point shooting to about 38%.
- Listed height: 6-foot-6 forward.
She offers rim protection, floor spacing, and rebounding. Those skills make her an attractive option in any limited bidding war.
Alanna Smith
Smith earned Defensive Player of the Year honors with the Minnesota Lynx. She formed a strong frontcourt pairing with Napheesa Collier.
- Known for rim protection and defensive versatility.
- Capable of spacing the floor offensively.
- Brings meaningful playoff experience.
Smith could form a dominant frontcourt duo with Aliyah Boston. Her defensive pedigree would immediately upgrade Indiana’s interior defense.
Outlook
The Fever do not need a superstar in free agency. Their focus should be identifying role players who fit system needs and culture.
Amber Cox will likely prioritize shooting, defense, and playoff experience. Adding one of these targets would strengthen the supporting cast around the franchise stars.
