The Indiana Fever Are DESTROYING Free Agency.. Sign DeWanna Bonner & Sophie Cunningham 🔥

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  • The Indiana Fever continue to make HUGE moves in free agency, with their recent signings of DeWanna Bonner and Sophie Cunningham. Does this finally put the Indiana Fever in championship contention!? And with Nalyssa Smith and Grace Berger gone... I share my theories on which player they might go for next. All this and more today on Courtside Club!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 764

  • @Crow5537
    @Crow5537 6 днів тому +87

    I can’t believe the front office actually did everything the fans said needed to be done
    - fire Sides✅
    - Hire experienced coach✅
    - Resign Kelsey✅
    - sign an interior defender✅
    - trade NaLyssa ✅
    - improve the bench✅
    = take advantage while CC on a rookie contract and go get a championship asap

    • @BrentTharp
      @BrentTharp 5 днів тому +1

      And we haven't even had the draft yet. They are playing a different management game.

    • @bjarias
      @bjarias 5 днів тому +5

      ... player rotations by White to be most interesting watching... less cursing at the screen

    • @BrentTharp
      @BrentTharp 5 днів тому

      @@bjarias lol

    • @BrentTharp
      @BrentTharp 5 днів тому +1

      @@bjarias One thing's for sure. Only team-first players need apply.

    • @bjarias
      @bjarias 5 днів тому

      ... and gotta be a gunner... Grace Berger, nice kid... maybe-just too-nice

  • @jeffodonnell7098
    @jeffodonnell7098 6 днів тому +313

    I'm just glad they did not trade Clark to the Lakers...

  • @kenswift12345
    @kenswift12345 6 днів тому +55

    Caitlin has never played with players this good. We saw what she did with the talent in Iowa, and saw them win 20 games last year with KSL and Wallace. Watch what they do this year with these ballers

  • @alexherrera8233
    @alexherrera8233 6 днів тому +113

    I'm very grateful to Kelsey Mitchell. Without her choosing Indiana, and getting such a warm reception, maybe Tash Howard and Bonner don't come to Indiana. Kelsey put a kabosh to the Machiavellian narrative that nobody wanted to play in Indiana. Hopefully the reward for the great players for the Fever is a championship.

    • @lisareynolds9799
      @lisareynolds9799 6 днів тому +3

      That’s a stretch Dude!

    • @jamesdellaneve9005
      @jamesdellaneve9005 6 днів тому +10

      Swoopes was spreading that. What a good situation for players. Great stadium and workout facilities. Cheap living (they don’t make much) and nice people in a town without a lot of crime. Oh yeah. And you get to play with a future GOAT and HOF (Kelsey).

    • @smturner68
      @smturner68 6 днів тому +3

      I agree. Some people don't have media savvy. Swoopes embarrassed herself. Pretty sad to change what you are known for. A great player kicking and screaming her way into obscurity.

    • @Woelch
      @Woelch 6 днів тому +1

      It would have been foolish for Kelsey to leave Fever and Caitlin (and probably the championship 🏆) for money.

    • @smturner68
      @smturner68 6 днів тому

      @@Woelch nobody could have paid her more than Indiana. Plus her endorsement potential would be lower elsewhere. She had to posture that she could leave just for a negotiation tactic.

  • @davidtripp8055
    @davidtripp8055 6 днів тому +102

    Rachel , try to get Caitlin on your show, maybe package with Sophie or Lexie or even Kate Martin. Be a BIG one!.

    • @jjleeisme
      @jjleeisme 6 днів тому +6

      As we have seen, Caitlin doesn't do podcasts that do hard hitting news. She does her best to stay away from media that may or may not cover controversial topics. Sitting with the guys who do podcasts that cover the Iowa Hawkeyes or the Kelsey bros who just like to have fun and tell stories is different from having to repel questions on topics she doesn't want to talk about.

    • @gilm.pangilinan552
      @gilm.pangilinan552 5 днів тому

      Million agreed

    • @JPerryMMA3
      @JPerryMMA3 5 днів тому

      CC doesn’t do substance interviews/podcasts. She stays out of almost all media

    • @jjleeisme
      @jjleeisme 5 днів тому

      @@JPerryMMA3 Pretty stupid to word it like that. Are you from one of those hater groups who thrive on controversy.

    • @grb024
      @grb024 5 днів тому +1

      Rachel was top dawg when she got Keith Porter. Now The Ringer got Lisa Bluder!!! Rachel, you have to top that!! Cmon, I know you can do it. ;-)

  • @invisibleman53
    @invisibleman53 6 днів тому +58

    Wow, DeWanna Bonner AND Sophie Cunningham. Stephanie White is definitely building the championship team. I love the fast pace game Indiana Fever played last season.

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +1

      *🤔🙊Not gonna lie Phoenix:🌵🔥gonna be a problem and ATL:💫!*💯

    • @Juke582
      @Juke582 4 дні тому

      And Howard is the best of the new players by far!! Wow 😮 the team is stacked now! Exciting as heck! Everyone gonna be scared of the Fever now!!!

  • @MarleenSmith-i5j
    @MarleenSmith-i5j 6 днів тому +246

    I am from the Phoenix area and go several times a season to games. Cunningham is a great player but she is also a great person in the locker room and in the community

    • @grb024
      @grb024 6 днів тому +14

      Love this. Thanks for the insight!!

    • @traijohnson7089
      @traijohnson7089 6 днів тому +6

      Y’all get GREAT confused with VERY GOOD

    • @zahir88888
      @zahir88888 6 днів тому

      ​@@traijohnson7089please explain.

    • @grb024
      @grb024 6 днів тому

      @@traijohnson7089 Tomato/Tomawto

    • @Jaden-m2k
      @Jaden-m2k 6 днів тому +1

      3 Replies

  • @CathyMckee-h4f
    @CathyMckee-h4f 6 днів тому +158

    Bonner said she's glad she doesn't have to guard Caitlin Clark anymore 😂

    • @josephbrunner
      @josephbrunner 6 днів тому +36

      Clark is probably glad too lol

    • @DanDolphin4
      @DanDolphin4 6 днів тому

      @@CathyMckee-h4f Who gives a s*** what she says. She's a spider lady witch.🧹🕷️🕸️🕷️🧹🕷️🕸️🧹🕷️🕸️🧹

    • @GreatlinClarkFan-c5h
      @GreatlinClarkFan-c5h 6 днів тому +5

      😆 Okay, that's a good start.

    • @crs2735
      @crs2735 6 днів тому

      where did she say that at?

    • @zahir88888
      @zahir88888 6 днів тому +3

      @@crs2735 it's obviously a joke.

  • @julieC_NY-Jule
    @julieC_NY-Jule 6 днів тому +50

    Sophie is def a fiesty Energizer bunny. Great addition

  • @TheAdidasKnifer
    @TheAdidasKnifer 6 днів тому +86

    Man as a fever fan this is great they giving caitlin clark and aliyah boston some help. Bonner signing with us same with Natasha Howard too. Sheesh and got a 3 point sniper in Sophie Cunningham wow oh wow. I can't wait for next season to start. Stephanie white do your best

    • @paulmrozinski5551
      @paulmrozinski5551 6 днів тому +20

      Sophie brings a toughness that nobody has on this team

    • @Jaden-m2k
      @Jaden-m2k 6 днів тому +3

      2 Replies

    • @markaindy
      @markaindy 6 днів тому +4

      After suffering through the last coach this is going to be a great year!

    • @Crow5537
      @Crow5537 6 днів тому +3

      This new front office and coaching staff realize Boston and Clark are still on rookie contracts, stack now while they can and get Caitlin the one accolade she’s missing

    • @jamiekoh6113
      @jamiekoh6113 5 днів тому

      @@paulmrozinski5551 She's going to be the bodyguard they so desperately needed last year. Bonner and Howard as veterans definitely going to make sure nobody effs around too.

  • @claytonelledge3724
    @claytonelledge3724 6 днів тому +91

    CC looks like a genius for doing her hard solo training now. When April camp rolls around the she can focus on the new teammates who will need to learn all of her passing angles.

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +2

      *🤔🏀♨️💯!*

    • @Jaden-m2k
      @Jaden-m2k 5 днів тому +1

      @@claytonelledge3724 2 Replies

    • @stacysid2
      @stacysid2 5 днів тому +2

      Agreed, her new teammates have already experienced those passing angles when they played against CC.

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +1

      @stacysid2 *🏀☑️🧐Oh what a assist!*💯

    • @SeanGriffiths-lb4cv
      @SeanGriffiths-lb4cv 5 днів тому +2

      Caitlin never stops working on her game. EVER!

  • @the_freedom_runner
    @the_freedom_runner 6 днів тому +25

    The Fever look like they're trying to win it all next year. I won't be surprised to see it happen, either.

  • @wandavelez4147
    @wandavelez4147 6 днів тому +28

    I'm so ready for this coming season 🔥🏀💪🏼 Go Indiana Fever

  • @julieC_NY-Jule
    @julieC_NY-Jule 6 днів тому +51

    Thanks for doing this on a Sunday. I was waiting for you. You’re the Best!!!!!!

  • @ToddDietrich-i4s
    @ToddDietrich-i4s 6 днів тому +22

    Thank Amber Cox for all these moves. Last October she was made general manager and COO of the Indiana fever. She hired Stephanie White and is moving the Fever to a playoff team next season.😊

    • @MeneerHerculePoirot
      @MeneerHerculePoirot 5 днів тому +1

      They were a playoff team LAST season. They're a championship contender this year.

  • @Freempg
    @Freempg 6 днів тому +32

    Cunningham is well-spoken and very professional when she needs to be. She is also the class clown. There's a video of a Mercury practice where she stuffs two basketballs under her jersey and attempts a layup. And never mind her off-court efforts at super model status.

    • @tommy2chips
      @tommy2chips 5 днів тому

      Yeah buddy. I follow her on social media

  • @djamellallouti2035
    @djamellallouti2035 6 днів тому +29

    " I love Lucy" Olsen and I'm glad that you're going to talk about the Iowa vs USC game tomorrow.

    • @ItsLAdybird
      @ItsLAdybird 6 днів тому +4

      This was my first time watching her and Lucy is AMAZING!!! Why isn't the media hyping her up like they are other players?!? She is going to be amazing in the WNBA. I was super impressed by her.

    • @djamellallouti2035
      @djamellallouti2035 6 днів тому +4

      I never understood that either b/c last year Lucy was 3rd in scoring behind CC and Juju, plus also the Big East POTY , not Paige ,when she was at Vilanova.

  • @tellitlikeitis1828
    @tellitlikeitis1828 6 днів тому +21

    Sad about Grace Berger leaving. But should be a fun year.

  • @thequintanashow5058
    @thequintanashow5058 6 днів тому +25

    I love the low-key digs on Sides by CC “….we’re going to have a good coach….” Love it

    • @jacquescousteau217
      @jacquescousteau217 6 днів тому +3

      Be respectful,use her full name “ Wrong Sides “ …

    • @TheMonker2
      @TheMonker2 4 дні тому +1

      I did not take it as a dig against Sides at all. It was a compliment towards Stephanie. It is not like CC to insult anybody...even subtly, or implied. She is obviously focused on today. She is where her feet are.

  • @yrocksimpson5842
    @yrocksimpson5842 6 днів тому +19

    What a Fever and Iowa weekend!!!
    Wow
    You should talk about it all week! Please…LOL.

  • @KlausSchlotz
    @KlausSchlotz 6 днів тому +11

    There is nothing to add to all the comments already made.
    I love your excitement and I very much enjoy listening/watching each week your knowledgable podcast.

  • @reneemills-mistretta790
    @reneemills-mistretta790 6 днів тому +9

    This will be the BEST team CC has ever played with. Anyone who targets her will be sorry. She has enforcers now. 💪 Enforcers who are big-time ballers!! Fever 2025 🏆 !!

  • @streamingscreens9931
    @streamingscreens9931 6 днів тому +39

    THEY ARE KILLLING IT !! Their bench after pre-season is gonna be God Tier.

  • @williammaxwell1919
    @williammaxwell1919 6 днів тому +22

    Together, Clark's & Cunningham's post 3pt bucket celebration together will be intense

    • @MarkRichter-j2l
      @MarkRichter-j2l 6 днів тому +2

      YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +1

      *🙉😏Tough:🏀🔥!*

    • @TheMonker2
      @TheMonker2 4 дні тому

      AND Kelsey, AND Lexie. The Fever are stacked with 3pt shooters....even AB can hit it once in a while.

  • @janetceniza8091
    @janetceniza8091 6 днів тому +19

    Talk about stacking the team.

    • @whatferd
      @whatferd 6 днів тому +1

      Fans from other teams are gonna be screaming about how unfair it is. Well all can say is create an atmosphere that players want to be around and you might get better players too. Granted Clark is a big draw but Dallas may be the next destination if Paige B goes there

    • @janetceniza8091
      @janetceniza8091 6 днів тому +1

      @ I’m 82, and really don’t care about any sports to bother watching them. When I am not in Cebu, I live too close to Seattle and the Storm. I would hear Sue Birds name a lot but never thought t watch a game. A lady traffic reporter for KIRO was so excited to take her kids to a Storm game that CC was going to playing in Seattle. I decided to watch a replay on UA-cam and was hooked on the Fever only. I will not watch any game without CC. Can’t wait for this next season to start. The ticket price will be through the roof for the first game.

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +1

      ​@@whatferd*🤔💯!*

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +1

      ​@@janetceniza8091*🤔🎫🏀?!

  • @TerrySprague-m7s
    @TerrySprague-m7s 6 днів тому +10

    Funny how some so=called experts stated no big players will want to play in Indiana. I guess we can put that to rest. All these new ladies will get the accolades from sell out crowds and passionate fans. Going to be fun to watch.

    • @jeffsmith1780
      @jeffsmith1780 5 днів тому

      Thankfully the cancer that is Swoopes hasn't been able to infect the fever locker room. Glad to see the new additions. The Fever are now the favorites for the title imo. Take that Swoopes, you evil Witch!! Seems you cannot use the "B" word.

  • @richkuban2027
    @richkuban2027 6 днів тому +9

    Are you too hyped? NO. As a Chicago native, I have been fortunate to experience Bears Super Bowl win, 6 Bulls championships, Black Hawks Stanley Cups in the 2000s, and White Sox and Cubs World Series wins. I am blasé about pro sports now. Until Caitlin Clark and now the Indiana Fever. This is the only pro team I am interested in because this will be team basketball playing the game the way it is meant to be played. Just hope defense and the inside out game is a part of it. I see the possibility of the Fever soon dominating like the 72-10 Chicago Bulls did. I only hope Grace Berger gets a decent shot somewhere.

  • @braize6279
    @braize6279 6 днів тому +5

    I watched some of the exit interviews of DeWanna Bonner from last season's playoffs. Not gonna lie, she surprised me. She plays super tough, and just looks like someone who is tough and mean. But she's actually very well spoken, seems super nice, and she's very humble. Bonner is going to fit right in at Indy.

  • @TheHankamer
    @TheHankamer 6 днів тому +6

    Circle 35 wins minimum. It could be 40. The Fever's bench could be starting on any other team. Everyone will get their playing time. Can't imagine coaching against this team. This is going to be fun.

    • @jeffsmith1780
      @jeffsmith1780 5 днів тому

      This will be great!! Let's enjoy the ride. We may never see this again. There has never been a CC

  • @jamesdellaneve9005
    @jamesdellaneve9005 6 днів тому +8

    This team is going to have a lot of 100 point games.

  • @indyspotes3310
    @indyspotes3310 6 днів тому +12

    Sophie and Lexie are going to be a problem for the other second teams
    around the league when they hit the floor together,

    • @whatferd
      @whatferd 6 днів тому +2

      Yep the Blonde Bombers

  • @dewuster8885
    @dewuster8885 6 днів тому +27

    There’s no way the Fever waived Berger without having a better backup PG in mind.

    • @Someguy055
      @Someguy055 6 днів тому +8

      The backup will maybe get 4 to 7 mins per game. Wheeler and Cunningham can easy cover, without dedicating a roster slot and cap $$$.

    • @hench6879
      @hench6879 6 днів тому +2

      I think the Fever may be done with transactions. They got 12 on the roster without Berger and Wheeler. I think the rest of the bench are tied up in their contracts and unlikely other teams would trade for them. Otherwise they may have kept Berger and released someone else.

    • @richardmckinnon8791
      @richardmckinnon8791 6 днів тому +6

      They got the Dallas point guard

    • @MyMoMisAngry-l1m
      @MyMoMisAngry-l1m 6 днів тому +6

      they signed jaelyn brown

    • @RamblingRob-vi7ct
      @RamblingRob-vi7ct 6 днів тому +6

      Sophie and Hull both can run point long enough to give CC a rest and KM could if she had too

  • @stevedunn2621
    @stevedunn2621 5 днів тому +3

    Feels like building chemistry around CC is a priority which is way more important than people think imo. Look around the league and you won't see success when toxicity exists. Bonner so far is the only question mark that they have brought in so far based on some of her past CC issues. But that being said Stephie knows Bonner and probably has a pretty good handle on it

    • @Juke582
      @Juke582 4 дні тому +1

      Agree! She was a bit of a Clark hater at times which was disturbing and it stemmed from Thomas’s hate! Yikes! They separated to diff teams to expand career I guess but it seems weird?

  • @TheDreamDetective888
    @TheDreamDetective888 6 днів тому +8

    🔥 This video got me hyped for next season. And I love the follow-thru form on Sophie's 3 point shooting!

  • @tsaindy727
    @tsaindy727 5 днів тому +2

    To be upfront and honest, I really can't stand DeWanna Bonner, the way she did Caitlin last season. But, I am also someone who knows basketball living in Indiana where you live and breathe basketball, that getting Bonner may have been the final piece to this puzzle. The weaknesses they had last season have all been addressed. Caitlin has more talent around her than ever before. Let's see what magic she performs this season.

  • @rogerramirez-q7j
    @rogerramirez-q7j 6 днів тому +6

    Great work by the Fever! We have to trust the front office, and so far, they are not disappointing.

  • @PryceMortensen
    @PryceMortensen 6 днів тому +8

    Well Sophie wanted to play with Caitlin but I hope they do a video on when they first come into the fever

  • @Navigator001
    @Navigator001 5 днів тому +3

    Damn I feel old, I went to Stephanie White's games a Purdue, such a great player, her coach was Lynn Dunn.

    • @Juke582
      @Juke582 4 дні тому

      Wow 😮 that’s wild!

  • @burrowsal
    @burrowsal 6 днів тому +24

    Kelly, Amber, and a few other Fever folks were there along with Steph White. Pretty cool.

  • @BrianVandever
    @BrianVandever 6 днів тому +52

    Lucy was freaking awesome today

    • @aussiewendt3029
      @aussiewendt3029 6 днів тому +5

      Yeah she was showed why she was 3rd overall ppg behind Clark and juju last year

    • @aussiewendt3029
      @aussiewendt3029 6 днів тому +4

      And all three where at carver today

    • @kls10524
      @kls10524 5 днів тому

      @@aussiewendt3029 juju 👎👎👎she's way over -rated

  • @jeffodonnell7098
    @jeffodonnell7098 6 днів тому +30

    So now Clark only needs 1 more thing
    A set of eye goggles...

    • @Didymus6
      @Didymus6 6 днів тому +4

      ...and maybe a gymnast class to tumble safely.

    • @jacquescousteau217
      @jacquescousteau217 6 днів тому

      Mustard won’t dare try any of that crap this year. Bonner, and Cunningham are exterminators …

    • @luke5767
      @luke5767 5 днів тому +3

      no kidding....... i still cant believe the cheap shots on Clark the league let players get away with last year

    • @deandaniel1358
      @deandaniel1358 5 днів тому +5

      She’s got a couple of players around her now that aren’t going to allow that to continue.

    • @brucehoskins9789
      @brucehoskins9789 5 днів тому

      a la Kareem Abdul Jabbar :)

  • @KB_OMeara
    @KB_OMeara 6 днів тому +6

    Last year Bonner was the toughest defender on Caitlin.

  • @Smido83
    @Smido83 5 днів тому +2

    Well, I was a 23+ years long Mavs fan. My NBA team broke me, betrayed me yesterday and I cant watch the NBA, let alone the Mavs anymore. I just cant. Thank god I found CC a couple of years ago and also the Fever last season. It gives me hope that there is still some honor, love for the game and joy left in Basketball. Cant wait till the season starts

  • @aibonitoguerrero
    @aibonitoguerrero 6 днів тому +25

    Bonner is a very big signing. She is a very good defender and a good scorer at 15 ppg. She can defend multiple positions and rebounds 6 pg. Also brings a lot of experience. I think her signing will move the needle to complete this team for a championship.

  • @JerryBergthold
    @JerryBergthold 6 днів тому +3

    Not only are they in contention, Rachel, but they will go 38 and 6 or better this season. Let's go Fever!

  • @woodward516
    @woodward516 6 днів тому +6

    They're definitely going to be championship contenders this year. I cannot wait for the season to start.

  • @MrsBStacyBattleBorn
    @MrsBStacyBattleBorn 6 днів тому +6

    Steph White knows the game of so many players because she is an announcer and a coach. The Fever have the right coach for this group of women and I hope that the newcomers mesh well with the team.

  • @tabularasa9554
    @tabularasa9554 6 днів тому +23

    Jaelyn Brown has a highlight reel too. She is impressive for the little mins that she got.

    • @chipclatto8831
      @chipclatto8831 6 днів тому +8

      She moves and shoots just like Kelsey Mitchell! 💪🏽

    • @Someguy055
      @Someguy055 6 днів тому +6

      Jaelyn Brown might just be a stealth gold nugget aquisition. People will be like "where did she come from?"

  • @chakalulu67
    @chakalulu67 6 днів тому +6

    Nice Nice PodCast! Great Clips and narrative! Thank-You.❤🎉😊

  • @Ravenfanatic5
    @Ravenfanatic5 6 днів тому +11

    May needs to hurry up and get here. I'm ready to see the Fever now🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @TheMonker2
      @TheMonker2 4 дні тому +1

      I see them in July in Indiana vs. Kate Martin's Valkyries, from the 6th row. It's going to be so fun :)

    • @Ravenfanatic5
      @Ravenfanatic5 4 дні тому

      @TheMonker2 awesome. Enjoy the game

  • @namastenicholas
    @namastenicholas 6 днів тому +7

    I am going to gush over your analysis of the Sophie Cunningham signing because I feel you once again hit a homerun with your breakdown.

  • @grb024
    @grb024 6 днів тому +35

    I want to go on record here to say, I think Howard and Bonner might have their best seasons EVER this year. Caitlin has never had big time, proven vets to work with before. She's gonna elevate their game the way she does the others she's worked with. I was thinking the same thing you mentioned with Lucy Olsen and the 19th pick. She would be a perfect fit on this team.

    • @user-dq6kc1rx1i
      @user-dq6kc1rx1i 6 днів тому +1

      How abt the vets you say she never had elevates her game. Cc fans really feel she's the best women's player in the world already smh

    • @SusanZiegler-jv6gb
      @SusanZiegler-jv6gb 6 днів тому

      I like the way u think. I concur!!

    • @grb024
      @grb024 6 днів тому +3

      @@user-dq6kc1rx1i Great point. They will elevate her game as well. She’s never had vets who can impart their wisdom and teach her things you can only learn through experience. I believe she will be a sponge with DeWanna & Natasha. She’s more humble about herself than “we fans” are about her. She will be a wiling student. (That said, she IS the best women’s player in the world.)

    • @thinking6307
      @thinking6307 6 днів тому +1

      You are overlooking Kelsey Mitchell...an extremely proven veteran. And Mitchell helped elevate CC's game too.

    • @grb024
      @grb024 6 днів тому +1

      @@thinking6307 I don’t put KM in the same category of proven veteran. She had only been on a low-ranked Fever team that never made it to the playoffs during her tenure. I see her as a veteran of the league and a cornerstone of the Fever team, but her game has been elevated thanks to CC’s arrival. She’s a great player for sure, and worthy of praise. Without her we wouldn’t have a chance this year…but she’s not a proven vet like Bonner or Howard with playoff and championship experience. Caitlin having access to Bonner and Howard is a new sensation that could unlock even more greatness.
      No disrespect to Kelsey. She’s one of my absolute favorite players. You’re definitely right that she elevated CC’s game. Last season would have looked much more like the first 8 games had the splash sisters not clicked together and become that incredible duo.

  • @blind-dateoutdoorssportsma547
    @blind-dateoutdoorssportsma547 6 днів тому +9

    Sophie is a blonde CC. Both have that same fiery attitude and showmanship. So to the people who didn't like that from CC are going to have a duo to deal with now. #FeverFire2025

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +1

      *♨️🔥💯!*☑️

    • @Juke582
      @Juke582 4 дні тому

      Sophie is like Hull 100% except she can dribble

  • @ThomasDavis-l9v
    @ThomasDavis-l9v 5 днів тому +2

    Love your knowledge of the game. Greatest takes...

  • @billthompson2740
    @billthompson2740 6 днів тому +2

    How could it get much better than this? If you are honest and realistic.

  • @thierrylepere9828
    @thierrylepere9828 4 дні тому +1

    Finally... Someone that is not putting up clickbait. I found you by accident and I'm glad. What I just heard is actually true..Thank you.

    • @Juke582
      @Juke582 4 дні тому

      Same here! Just found this page! Gonna subscribe! Will be epic 🏀 year

  • @Wombatmetal
    @Wombatmetal 6 днів тому +2

    Amazing what can happen when a front office has a vision and the owners support it. Indiana is making smart moves.

  • @zahir88888
    @zahir88888 6 днів тому +5

    They are. They are truly on contention.

  • @reginaldsimmons4600
    @reginaldsimmons4600 6 днів тому +4

    I can’t wait for the Fever games. We’re ready now. POW POW POW!!!!!!!🏀🏀🏀🏀

  • @jodale1972
    @jodale1972 6 днів тому +5

    Honestly, when they resigned KM, I thought they were contenders at that moment. If KM could stay consistent with what she did last year and you combine that with the expected improvement that AB and CC will make this off-season, and you throw in the new Steph White coaching staff....I thought they could play with anyone and at least be competitive in the playoffs and wouldn't surprise me at all if they won. But to add Howard, Cunningham, and Bonner makes them really hard to deal with. For me, they just jumped to the front of the class. My only concern is the lack of a true backup PG but I think Cunningham and Brown can probably manage for a few minutes each game.

  • @RIPJimmyA7X
    @RIPJimmyA7X 6 днів тому +30

    Sophie looks like a more feisty, more polished version of Lexie Hull. That bench is going to be soooo improved

    • @bradleybrown8399
      @bradleybrown8399 6 днів тому +4

      She must be great, because Lexie Hull is pretty good herself.

    • @RIPJimmyA7X
      @RIPJimmyA7X 6 днів тому +6

      @bradleybrown8399 ya I'm curious to see the year 2 to year 3 jump Lexie makes, because Sophie is better than Lexie last year but Lexie is really young so she could explode is development

    • @Crow5537
      @Crow5537 6 днів тому +2

      I can’t believe the front office actually did everything the fans said needed to be done
      - fire Sides✅
      - Hire experienced coach✅
      - Resign Kelsey✅
      - sign an interior defender✅
      - trade NaLyssa ✅
      - improve the bench✅
      = take advantage while CC on a rookie contract

    • @RIPJimmyA7X
      @RIPJimmyA7X 6 днів тому +2

      @@Crow5537 I liked Sides personally but I'm more excited with who they replaced her with, White is legitimately one of the best coaches in the league and wants to play exactly the same style Clark does

    • @Crow5537
      @Crow5537 5 днів тому +2

      @@RIPJimmyA7X she was okay but she’s not ready for the bright lights that come with coaching Caitlin Clark and there is no time to wait, it’s time to stack and win now before Caitlin gets the bag

  • @bradclifton5248
    @bradclifton5248 6 днів тому +5

    If we transfer last half of season across whole season, where does fever finish in reg season. Transfer this to this coming plus a team fully locked and loaded on this style of play from day 1. They gotta be real hard to beat

  • @scottallan6770
    @scottallan6770 6 днів тому +3

    What a week! I love love LOVE Sophie!!! This team is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

  • @deandrefine6336
    @deandrefine6336 6 днів тому +12

    Jaelyn Brown is great. 6"1 can score mid range. Three pointers. And can finish around the rim. She dropped 21 points on the Fever in preseason. But I think throughout the year she didn't really play a lot this year.
    Thank you for what you do Rachel. You truly are best. Have been my favorite social media influencer for a long time. 💯🫶🏼✨
    I'm so pumped. They have finally built a great team around Caitlin. As good as that Iowa team was. Just didn't have enough help 🔥👀 Props to the Fever front office!

  • @toddmccoskey3010
    @toddmccoskey3010 6 днів тому +3

    Wow. I didn't know that Stephanie White was at the Iowa hawkeyes game today, but I had thought to myself that Lucy Olson would be a cool sleeper pick for Indiana at 19. I thought that maybe I was thinking a little goofy, but maybe not.

  • @dchiffy
    @dchiffy 6 днів тому +3

    Totally agree with you and by h the way during the wnba DB was in a middle of a play were cc22 smoked Kelsey plum. Adn she looked at cc22 with a big smile. It was great

  • @michaelblake4997
    @michaelblake4997 6 днів тому +3

    They signed Jealin Brown. Great report again

  • @INSANESeK
    @INSANESeK 6 днів тому +4

    The Fever are definitely in contention with the additional veteran players signed to the team. Next season cant come soon enough !!!

  • @ErnieDeVry
    @ErnieDeVry 3 дні тому +1

    THE LAS VEGAS ACES WILL NEVER WIN ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP.

  • @ckono5991
    @ckono5991 5 днів тому

    Thanks for taking time to make this video 👍🏽

  • @philip6927
    @philip6927 6 днів тому +15

    It's going to be fun to see how much these additions will enjoy playing with CC

  • @SockAccount2024
    @SockAccount2024 6 днів тому +3

    We're dizzy too Rachel!

  • @tsaindy727
    @tsaindy727 5 днів тому +1

    This year, Kelsey will appreciate Caitlin from the start of the season. She realized that Caitlin is going to make her life so much easier. Caitlin's turnover rate will drop dramatically! Bet!

  • @josuedeleon3054
    @josuedeleon3054 6 днів тому +4

    Lucy Olsen rises to the occasion, she was incredible. Hopefully she'll play alongside CC in the future.

    • @JustJewelsInNY5
      @JustJewelsInNY5 5 днів тому

      Why do you think Indiana Fever Organization was there? Scouting Olson…duh 🙃

    • @TheMonker2
      @TheMonker2 4 дні тому +1

      @@JustJewelsInNY5 Or, maybe scouting the arena the Fever will be playing in for their exhibition against Brazil :) I think they were there for CC and the Lucy thing was a bonus :)

  • @BillSmb
    @BillSmb 5 днів тому

    Good analysis and insight!

  • @Streetbb77
    @Streetbb77 6 днів тому +6

    At 19, the Fever could draft Hailey Van Lyth as a backup point scorer. She is dedicated and fearless.

    • @davidr-c8s
      @davidr-c8s 6 днів тому

      She's too slow for the pro's.

    • @RamblingRob-vi7ct
      @RamblingRob-vi7ct 6 днів тому +2

      CC and Hailey are RL friends they text and call each other often. HVL doesn't have to be fast at CC . Olsen would be a great pick too

    • @Brunostegmann574
      @Brunostegmann574 6 днів тому

      @@RamblingRob-vi7ctHVL will be a good option in the WNBA Sue Bird was slow and look what she did

    • @Streetbb77
      @Streetbb77 5 днів тому

      She’s fast enough to come off the bench. She can jump and can handle the ball while being a scoring threat.

  • @DylanB-m2z
    @DylanB-m2z 6 днів тому +222

    From $37K to $45K that's the minimum range of profit return every week I think it's not a bad one for me, now I have enough to pay bills and take care of my family.

    • @Tedfox61
      @Tedfox61 6 днів тому +1

      I'm highly inspired.
      Please spill some sugar about the biweekly stuff you mentioned

    • @DylanB-m2z
      @DylanB-m2z 6 днів тому +1

      It's Victoria Ruth Ross doing she changed my life. A BROKER- like her is what you need.

    • @DylanB-m2z
      @DylanB-m2z 6 днів тому +1

      $_700k and yet still counting on. Victoria Ruth Ross is the kind of person one needs in his or her life to be honest❤️❤️❤️>>>>

    • @BRANDONWEST-n5s
      @BRANDONWEST-n5s 6 днів тому +1

      Sounds familiar, I have heard her name on several occasions.. and both her success stories in the wall Street journal!

    • @GRIFFIN-i5b
      @GRIFFIN-i5b 6 днів тому +1

      Can't imagdepty seasoned earning $85,000 biweekly, God bless Ms Victoria Ruth Ross , God bless America 🇺🇸❤️

  • @seamus6666
    @seamus6666 6 днів тому +2

    RACHEL, EXCITING TIMES , THEY NEEDED A NEW COACH , CHECK , THEY NEEDED SOME NEW PLAYERS , CHECK , CONTENDERS BABY , KARMA IS HERE , LOVE YOUR PODCAST , YOUR A GORGEOUS ANALYST 😇❤️

  • @yrocksimpson5842
    @yrocksimpson5842 6 днів тому +2

    Not over the top.
    Can see how excited you are….
    I’m likely more, LOL.
    What an incredible weekend for the Fever and Iowa!
    Fever will be the favorite for the championship….they are that good.

  • @julieC_NY-Jule
    @julieC_NY-Jule 6 днів тому +18

    We waived Berger, that means more cap space We have someone else coming.

  • @TRK-up2zw
    @TRK-up2zw 6 днів тому +1

    Before you mentioned Berger being cut, I was going to say Lucy Olsen would be a version of her, a sort of midrange maestro ala Chris Paul. By the way, I like your choice of a handheld mic. Most on UA-cam lock themselves to a desk with a stationary one. Pretty smart.

  • @chevyyyyyyy
    @chevyyyyyyy 6 днів тому +2

    You finally became honest at 4:46. But the biggest improvement by far is by not picking up Christie Sides.

    • @GregBessert
      @GregBessert 3 дні тому +1

      Christie sure had that blame game working.

  • @donpilcher1271
    @donpilcher1271 5 днів тому

    My mind was totally blown when I heard about DB going to the Fever on top of KM resigning, Howard and Cunningham.

    • @GregBessert
      @GregBessert 3 дні тому

      I know! Perfect! What a great team build around CC!

  • @laidoffjournalist
    @laidoffjournalist 6 днів тому +3

    The W is getting all the buzz.

  • @ricksterp4378
    @ricksterp4378 5 днів тому

    You’re very insightful and professional commentary on the moves that are being made by the fever is so heartening, your insight is so valuable
    and makes me believe that this year will be a fun fun year to watch. It will take some time for the chemistry to develop. Yet you need people with motivation and humility because there’s only one ball and Caitlin is the primary scorer. Others will have to learn their role and share with Kaitlyn as well. I’m excited I’m a huge fan and I want to see this team reached the levels of success that deserves.

  • @newlenmedia
    @newlenmedia 5 днів тому

    I'm new to watching the WNBA. Thank you Caitlyn Clark! Unfortunately, a lot of UA-camrs like to post overly dramatic videos or have content that's less substance and more for just getting eyes on their channel using cheap tricks, like ESPN always attaching the Cowboys to some of their stories when in reality there is zero basis in reality. You strike me as more substantive and more of a journalist. So, I'm subscribing. We'll see how it goes. Great video. Thank you!

  • @LTzEz03z
    @LTzEz03z 6 днів тому +2

    I feel like they're going to keep and increase their leads and spreads in the third quarter this season

  • @MorryJK
    @MorryJK 6 днів тому +4

    With the addition of these new players, combined with the “Core Threesome,” I’m trying to picture everyone’s role. What will the Starting Lineup look like? What about players like Lexi Hull and other current players. Where do they fit in all of this? There is no doubt the Indiana Fever will cause the other teams to lose sleep, but until the new season starts I may not sleep so well either due to anticipation!

    • @edwardbietsch993
      @edwardbietsch993 6 днів тому

      I hope players like Hull will accept their role this year and hang in there. Some of these older players won't be here long, learn what you can from these veterans. I think all the Fevers young players will advance this year and be the biggest surprise. Get better, when these new fever veterans step aside the fever can be just as good if not better. No rebuilding. Just continued excellence.

    • @TheMonker2
      @TheMonker2 4 дні тому

      @@edwardbietsch993 IMO, Lexie should start until Sophie EARNS it. I can see quick rotations to keep them both fresh...and maybe who starts is just bragging rights.

  • @dougrogillio2223
    @dougrogillio2223 6 днів тому +3

    So, i wonder if Bonner will apologize to Clark? Loved watching Sophie left scratching her head when Clark ran circles around her.

    • @GregBessert
      @GregBessert 3 дні тому

      I don't think that will be nessasary. White wouldn't bring her on board if she didn't think it would work. For their teams they were just competitors. Now that they are on the same team. The past is over. All is good in Indiana! Go FEVER

  • @CHRnorton
    @CHRnorton 5 днів тому +1

    With the new additions, it sounds like a team ready to go to the 2028 Olympics. The Fevers has a great starting 5 and a bench that could win a medal.

  • @JohnW-o8h
    @JohnW-o8h 5 днів тому +1

    Great season ahead!

  • @samanthahenise4449
    @samanthahenise4449 3 дні тому

    This roster!!!!! Mind blown! This is exactly what cc and Mitchell needed, and what the fever needs sophie, dewonna, tash howard thisnis unreal, lets not forgetnstephanie white as new coach!!! This will be epic cant wait for season to start!!!!

  • @mikehall4517
    @mikehall4517 6 днів тому +13

    Kudos for the prophecy Rachel. 🎉 You calls them as you see them. I'm not gonna say the Fever is the team to beat....but they ARE gonna be a tough one to beat. 😊

  • @may2972
    @may2972 6 днів тому +5

    Sophie is basically Lexi but with experience and spice.
    Edit.
    Ooopps! You said the same 😅.

    • @whatferd
      @whatferd 6 днів тому

      So they could give each other a break and if one is off then the other can take over

  • @jimbaquirin5688
    @jimbaquirin5688 6 днів тому +2

    Yeah... you are crazy... crazy right! Preping for a fast paced run 'n gun game... Nice!

  • @jackmatheson4671
    @jackmatheson4671 6 днів тому +2

    No way!!! Bonner is going to be huge for Fever!

  • @jimkeller1354
    @jimkeller1354 6 днів тому +1

    I really liked Sophie at the Allstars. Her interaction with Caitlin was super. Glad Sophie has found a new home

  • @stevenreid-g2y
    @stevenreid-g2y 6 днів тому +1

    I think 'in contention' is an understatement. They haven't won anything yet, I know, but putting together the roster they have and considering the moves the rest of the WNBA have made, I would consider them a favorite! Not only have the Fever improved (at least on paper) but the previous powerhouses seem to have folded their tent.

  • @macdatruth317
    @macdatruth317 6 днів тому +24

    I guess Lobo was hinting correctly.

    • @Lyaworski123
      @Lyaworski123 6 днів тому +1

      I was just saying that!

    • @noimillabe5299
      @noimillabe5299 6 днів тому +1

      She has a reputable network of league insiders and other sources.

    • @GeraldJones-m1
      @GeraldJones-m1 5 днів тому +1

      *🤔💯🏀!*☑️

  • @CarolHuesman
    @CarolHuesman 5 днів тому

    Great show Rachel!!! The Fever are totally championship team now!! Woohoo!! I am excited to see this team play!! Bring it on!!