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Caitlin Clark Points Out Indiana Fever's 'Biggest Issue'

The Indiana Fever’s second consecutive playoff exit in back-to-back seasons under head coach Stephanie White has left the franchise searching for answers. Despite finishing with the league’s top offensive rating (117.0) and highest points per game (96.0) in 2026, the team’s defensive struggles—ranked ninth in defensive rating (110.3) and allowing the fifth-most points per game (90.4)—proved to be the team’s undoing.

Star guard Caitlin Clark, in her exit interview, pinpointed inconsistency as the Fever’s defining weakness, though she acknowledged that defensive improvement remains the team’s top priority moving forward. Clark noted that while offensive refinement is also needed, constructing a roster capable of elevating their defensive play will be critical to future success.

The Fever’s offseason will now focus on addressing those gaps, with high-profile free agents like Napheesa Collier, Brittney Griner, and Kayla Thornton potentially on the table to bolster their defense.

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