Indiana Fever Sign Veteran Forward Monique Billings

Billings joins Fever after one season with Golden State Valkyries

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:48pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a WNBA basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team colors of navy blue, gold, and white.The Indiana Fever's offseason roster moves, including the signing of veteran forward Monique Billings, aim to position the team for a return to the WNBA playoffs.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Fever have signed veteran forward Monique Billings to their roster for the 2026 WNBA season. Billings, a 29-year-old forward, previously played for the Atlanta Dream, Dallas Wings, and Phoenix Mercury before spending the 2025 season with the expansion Golden State Valkyries.

Why it matters

The addition of Billings provides the Fever with a versatile frontcourt player who can contribute on both ends of the floor. Her signing comes after the team announced the return of All-WNBA guard Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, signaling the Fever's intent to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season.

The details

Billings averaged 7.3 points per game with the Valkyries last season and has career averages of 6.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. She has previous experience playing alongside Fever stars Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark. Fever head coach Stephanie White also served as an assistant for the U.S. national team that Billings was a part of.

  • Billings will wear jersey number 25 for the Fever this season.
  • The Fever will tip off the preseason on April 25 in New York.
  • The Fever will open the regular season at home against the Dallas Wings on May 9.

The players

Monique Billings

A 29-year-old veteran forward who joins the Indiana Fever after spending the 2025 season with the Golden State Valkyries expansion team.

Kelsey Mitchell

An All-WNBA guard who will be returning to the Indiana Fever for the 2026 season.

Lexie Hull

A player who will also be returning to the Indiana Fever for the 2026 season.

Amber Cox

The COO and General Manager of the Indiana Fever.

Stephanie White

The head coach of the Indiana Fever who also served as an assistant for the U.S. national team that Billings was a part of.

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What they’re saying

“'Mo is a dynamic player on both sides of the ball, who adds a unique dimension to our frontcourt. Her ability to run the floor fits perfectly with the way we want to play, and her versatility will impact us in a big way on the defensive end.'”

— Amber Cox, COO and General Manager, Indiana Fever

What’s next

The Fever will tip off the preseason in New York on April 25 and open the regular season at home against the Dallas Wings on May 9.

The takeaway

The signing of veteran forward Monique Billings is the latest move by the Indiana Fever to build a competitive roster for the 2026 WNBA season, as they look to return to the playoffs after missing out in 2025. Billings' versatility and experience will be valuable assets as the Fever aim to contend in the Eastern Conference.