The Indiana Fever will not participate in Sunday’s WNBA Draft Lottery. As semifinalists in the league, the Fever are slated to select 10th in the first round among 15 teams. The WNBA will introduce two expansion teams in 2026—Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire—who will claim the 6th and 7th picks respectively due to a five-team draft lottery.
The draft lottery proceeded on Sunday following the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement, though the expansion draft remains uncertain, leaving some teams unsure about upcoming free agency additions. The Fever retain key players under contract for the 2026 season, including stars Kaitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
Key details about the 2026 WNBA Draft are as follows:
– Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
– Indiana Fever Draft Picks: 10th, 25th, and 40th overall (the 10th pick in each of the three rounds)
The lottery draw took place Sunday evening with five teams involved: Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx (via Chicago Sky), Seattle Storm (via Los Angeles Sparks), Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky (via Connecticut Sun).
The draft order for the first round starts with Toronto Tempo at 6th, Portland Fire at 7th, Golden State Valkyries at 8th, and the Indiana Fever at 10th. The second and third round orders follow similarly, with the Fever holding the 25th and 40th picks.
This information was reported by Chloe Peterson from IndyStar.
Fan Take: This draft positioning is significant for Fever fans as it reflects the team’s strong recent performance but also limits their opportunity to secure top-tier new talent. For WNBA enthusiasts, the addition of expansion teams and the shifting draft order signal exciting growth and evolving competitiveness in the league.
