The Indiana Fever have made a significant move in WNBA free agency. According to Alexa Philippou of ESPN, the team is expected to sign veteran forward Natasha Howard.Howard, 32, spent the past two seasons (2023 and 2024) with the Dallas Wings. However, she made it clear following the 2024 campaign that she planned to move on.
Howard, 32, spent the past two seasons (2023 and 2024) with the Dallas Wings. However, she made it clear following the 2024 campaign that she planned to move on.A seasoned WNBA player since 2014, Howard’s signing marks a homecoming. She began her career with the Fever in 2014 and played two seasons in Indiana before joining the Minnesota Lynx. Over the years, she has also played for the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty, and Dallas Wings.
A seasoned WNBA player since 2014, Howard’s signing marks a homecoming. She began her career with the Fever in 2014 and played two seasons in Indiana before joining the Minnesota Lynx. Over the years, she has also played for the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty, and Dallas Wings.A two-time All-Star, Howard is expected to make an immediate impact. Indiana reached the playoffs in 2024, led by Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston. With Howard’s addition, the Fever could take another step forward in 2025.
A two-time All-Star, Howard is expected to make an immediate impact. Indiana reached the playoffs in 2024, led by Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston. With Howard’s addition, the Fever could take another step forward in 2025.Mitchell recently re-signed with the team, a crucial move for Indiana. Her return, combined with Howard’s veteran presence, strengthens the Fever’s core.
Mitchell recently re-signed with the team, a crucial move for Indiana. Her return, combined with Howard’s veteran presence, strengthens the Fever’s core.Indiana has also been linked to Howard’s former Wings teammate, Satou Sabally. Sabally has been mentioned in trade discussions, particularly with the New York Liberty. However, the Fever could also emerge as a potential landing spot for the star forward.
Indiana has also been linked to Howard’s former Wings teammate, Satou Sabally. Sabally has been mentioned in trade discussions, particularly with the New York Liberty. However, the Fever could also emerge as a potential landing spot for the star forward.Even if Indiana doesn’t add another marquee player, Howard’s presence provides leadership and stability. She brings championship experience to a team with big aspirations for the upcoming season.
Even if Indiana doesn’t add another marquee player, Howard’s presence provides leadership and stability. She brings championship experience to a team with big aspirations for the upcoming season.This WNBA offseason has already seen several star players switch teams, and with free agency officially beginning on February 1, more moves are expected. The Fever could continue to be active, but their addition of Howard is already shaping up to be a key acquisition.
This WNBA offseason has already seen several star players switch teams, and with free agency officially beginning on February 1, more moves are expected. The Fever could continue to be active, but their addition of Howard is already shaping up to be a key acquisition.
