With Caitlin Clark, the Fever have shown the offensive firepower to beat anyone. Without her, they just proved they have the defense that can help them lift trophies. Indiana won the Commissioner's Cup championship with their superstar guard sidelined with a groin strain, beating the Lynx , 74-59.

Indiana was not willing to pay. Then, in a cold and bold move, the Milwaukee Bucks stepped up and waived-and-stretched the $112.6 million still owed Damian Lillard — out most or all of next season with a torn Achilles — and used that money to sign Turner to a four-year, $104 million contract.