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Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are out of the playoffs. With a roster of that caliber, it’s hard to deny this season was nothing short of a failure, especially when Indiana almost defeated the same Las Vegas Aces in the semifinal without Clark.

How the semifinal series began -- and what Atlanta, New York, Golden State and Las Vegas all need to do in Game 2.

Jason Whitlock has defended Kelsey Mitchell after the Indiana Fever star opened up about the pressure she has faced from fans during a difficult season. Mitchell recently admitted that “showing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard”, while also revealing the abuse she has received online.

The Indiana Fever’s season may be over, but the debate over how the franchise is handling the Caitlin Clark era isn’t slowing down. This time, the focus has shifted from what happened on the court to the people calling the shots.

The Indiana Fever playoff run ended with a 94-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3. Now, the Fever have big questions heading into the summer.

The Las Vegas Aces are gearing up to face off against the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA playoff semifinals. Both teams share a history through their coaches, Becky Hammon and Natalie Nakase. Nakase served as an assistant for the Aces from 2022 to 2024, helping them win two championships. She later became head coach of the Golden State […] The post Becky Hammon gets completely honest on facing Natalie Nakase in WNBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Indiana Fever’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday may have ended their season, but the noise around the team and its fan base has hardly gone away. With A’ja Wilson’s confrontation with a spectator on Tuesday still dominating the conversation, an Aliyah Boston interview clip resurfaced this week, repackaged as current, presenting the Fever star as though she were calling out Indiana fans during her 2026 exit interview.

Following the Indiana Fever's playoff exit, GM Amber Cox said the "WNBA is incredibly fortunate" to have Caitlin Clark.

With a couple of minutes left in Q2, a foul call on Lexie Hull triggered a chain of events that would define the Fever’s season. The Indiana Fever’s playoff run ended at Michelob ULTRA Arena, but for Sophie Cunningham, Game 3’s disappointment went beyond the final score.

The search firm to identify the next WNBA commissioner has been tapped, as the NBA hired Excel Search & Advisory, according to sources familiar with the process who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not permitted to discuss the hiring process publicly. The NBA and Excel, which was formerly Nolan Partners, reached an agreement about a week ago after reviewing about a dozen firms. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who was hired in 2019, announced last month that she is retiring

It's totally possible.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called out the WNBA over a suspension decision amid the playoffs.

The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup crowned Breanna Stewart its MVP. In the WNBA, A’ja Wilson has dominated the MVP awards, winning it three times since 2022.

That makes sense.

Minnesota Reflects On A Bittersweet Year! The post Missing Lynx: Minnesota Eyes Past, Present, Future After Elimination appeared first on Ballislife.com.

Fever guard says Wilson benefitted from a "double standard" after confronting a fan during a playoff game against Indiana.

Sydney Taylor. | Getty Images The Chicago Sky finished the 2026 season near the bottom. But one player did rise towards the top. That was 25-year-old Sydney Taylor. Her quickness, sharp shooting, explosiveness and clutch play made her a main draw in the Windy City. At the beginning of the year, Taylor was coming off a season playing professionally in Lithuania and Poland with Kibirkstis Vilnius and MB Zagłębie Sosnowiec, respectively. With the latter, Taylor averaged 22.8 points, 3.7 rebounds...

Indiana Fever GM Amber Cox was clear about whether Sophie Cunningham's off-court notoriety will impact her free agency standing.

Tiffany Hayes: 'She’s our dog. She’s our leader. She’s the one we go to, and she showed you exactly who she is' The post The Valkyries believed in Gabby Williams. Now they’re going to the semifinals appeared first on The IX Sports.

Sophie Cunningham believes WNBA players must accept heckling and criticism from fans if they want the league to keep growing.

The Indiana Fever have the wind at their back when it comes to momentum and potential as a WNBA franchise. However, they can’t seem to get it done on the court. The Fever are routinely the league’s biggest draw, thanks to Caitlin Clark and the play of Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell. However, while they’ve…

Retaining unrestricted free agent Kelsey Mitchell is a top offseason priority for the Indiana Fever, both GM Amber Cox and coach Stephanie White acknowledged Saturday morning.

The first round of the WNBA playoffs is wrapped up, with only four teams left. After the Indiana Fever were eliminated, guard Sophie Cunningham reflected on the Las Vegas Aces series on her No Hesitation podcast with Drew Hanlen and gave an anticipated response to A’ja Wilson’s Game 2 fan altercation. During Game 2…

She didn't hold back.

Stephanie White left the decision about her future with the Indiana Fever in the organization’s hands after the team’s season ended with a first-round playoff exit against the Las Vegas Aces . White addressed her status during the Fever’s exit interviews following Thursday night’s 94-83 loss to Las Vegas in a decisive Game 3 . “At the end of the […] The post Stephanie White shares indifferent response when asked about future with Fever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jakcie Young drives on Gabby Williams. | Getty Images In their two-season history, the Golden State Valkyries have played the Las Vegas Aces seven times. They’re 1-6. That doesn’t bode well for their chances of beating the defending champions three times in five games in the WNBA semifinals, which is the next task for ascendant second-year franchise. That that went 0-3 against Vegas this season, and that their lone win came in June 2025, the first-ever game between the two teams, is even less...

The Golden State Valkyries eliminated the Dallas Wings from the WNBA playoffs. Making matters worse, one Wings player was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul.

Takeaways From A Postseason Classic! The post 2026 WNBA Playoffs: Takeaways From the Valkyries-Wings Thriller appeared first on Ballislife.com.

The Indiana Fever taking on the Las Vegas Aces was easily the most memorable first-round matchup of the WNBA playoffs, but all for the wrong reasons, according to former college basketball player and analyst Rachel DeMita. On the latest episode of the Courtside Club on YouTube, DeMita pointed out two key reasons why Game 3 of the Aces-Fever series was a hard watch and that she did not enjoy watching.

The Valkyries eliminated the Wings in a close Game 3 victory.