The Indiana Fever had a relatively successful season in 2025, winning the Commissioner’s Cup championship even without the injured Caitlin Clark. They failed to make it all the way to the WNBA Finals in the playoffs, but they did reach the semifinals and gave the Las Vegas Aces a massive scare.
Indiana actually pushed Las Vegas to the full five games in the series. The Aces eventually won the 2025 championship, sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the Finals.
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The Fever had a total of 18 players suit up for them last season, in large part due to the injuries to Clark, Sophie Cunningham and several others.
However, there was one Fever player that was part of the team but didn’t play in 2025: Kristy Wallace. Before the season began, Wallace opted to sit out the whole campaign due to personal reasons. As a result, Indiana suspended her contract but retained her rights.
Indiana Fever guard Kristy Wallace dribbles the ball during a game.Jacob Musselman / USA TODAY NETWORK
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Wallace played for the Fever in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, averaging 5.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 63 games. She started 15 games for Indiana in 2024.
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Unfortunately, Wallace won’t be returning to the team for the 2026 season. She was taken by the new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, during Friday’s expansion draft.
The Fever sent a parting message to Wallace following the Tempo’s selection, thanking her for her contributions to the franchise.
“Kristy Wallace has been selected by the Toronto Tempo in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft,” the Fever wrote. “Thank you, Kristy.”
Clark, for her part, commented on Indiana’s post and expressed her love for Wallace.
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“Kdub ily,” the two-time All-Star stated.
Wallace made sure to respond to Clark and show her appreciation for her, saying, “big love mate.”
It remains to be seen if Wallace will suit up in the WNBA with the Tempo in 2026 and whether she will make the team’s official roster.
Indiana will play the Tempo for the first time on June 16.
Related: “Don’t Cry Too Much”: Former Fever Player Sends Message to Caitlin Clark After Indiana Exit
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Apr 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.