Fever Lose Key Players in WNBA Expansion Draft

Forward Chloe Bibby and guard Kristy Wallace selected by new teams

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:50am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented WNBA basketball game, with overlapping planes of navy, gold, and white shapes representing the dynamic action on the court.The WNBA expansion draft forces existing teams to make tough choices, exposing the strategic challenges of roster management.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Fever lost two key players, forward Chloe Bibby and guard Kristy Wallace, in the WNBA's recent expansion draft. The league's teams were required to protect five players each, but those protected lists were not made public, leading to speculation about which players would be available to the new expansion franchises.

Why it matters

The Fever have struggled in recent seasons and the loss of Bibby and Wallace, who were both important contributors, will make it even more challenging for the team to be competitive in the upcoming year. The expansion draft process has raised questions about transparency and whether the league could do more to support its existing franchises.

The details

Chloe Bibby, a 24-year-old forward, and Kristy Wallace, a 25-year-old guard, were both selected by the new expansion teams in the WNBA draft. Bibby averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Fever last season, while Wallace contributed 7.1 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per contest.

  • The WNBA expansion draft took place on April 1, 2026.

The players

Chloe Bibby

A 24-year-old forward who played for the Indiana Fever.

Kristy Wallace

A 25-year-old guard who played for the Indiana Fever.

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What they’re saying

“Losing Chloe and Kristy is a big blow for our team. They were both important pieces of our rotation and we'll miss their contributions on the court.”

— Lin Dunn, Head Coach, Indiana Fever

What’s next

The Fever will need to quickly identify and develop new talent to fill the gaps left by Bibby and Wallace's departures ahead of the upcoming WNBA season.

The takeaway

The WNBA expansion draft process has highlighted the challenges faced by existing franchises like the Indiana Fever, who are tasked with protecting their limited roster while also needing to remain competitive. This offseason will be crucial for the Fever as they look to rebuild and bounce back from the loss of two key players.