Big time from the Indiana Fever.
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Praised for What They Did Before Wings Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Indiana Fever are preparing for a matchup against the Dallas Wings.
Indiana has been playing a majority of the season without WNBA star Caitlin Clark. While they're missing their lead guard, head coach Stephanie White has found success.
The Fever are looking to spark a win streak, coming off a blowout victory over the Chicago Sky. But, just before facing Dallas, Indiana announced the addition of several new teammates.
A few athletes from the Special Olympics joined the Fever on one-day contracts.
"The best day for our newest teammates," posted the official social media account of the Indiana Fever. "Athletes from Special Olympics of Indiana joined us yesterday to sign one-day contracts, watch practice up close, snap photos with @FreddyFever and enjoy a shopping spree at the @FeverTeamStore."
the best day for our newest teammates 🫶
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 12, 2025
athletes from Special Olympics of Indiana joined us yesterday to sign one-day contracts, watch practice up close, snap photos with @FreddyFever and enjoy a shopping spree at the @FeverTeamStore ! 📸🛍️ pic.twitter.com/unxzONc1d1
Caitlin Clark reacted to the news, mentioning, "New teammates, baby," in a video posted by the Indiana Fever.
Upon the release of the video, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the move by Indiana.
"This one pulls at your heartstrings," said one fan.
"Smiles, smiles and more smiles. This warms my heart! Love it," said another fan.
"I love this team," mentioned one fan.
"This is really what it’s all about! Well done ladies," commented one fan.
"I love this team even more," said one fan.
"I love my team," said another fan.
The Fever will face the Wings on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Indiana enters the game tied for fifth in the WNBA standings at 18-14.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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