Temi Fagbenle Selected by Golden State Valkyries

Caitlin Clark bid a heartfelt farewell to her Indiana Fever teammate Temi Fagbenle, who was selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Expansion Draft. Fagbenle expressed gratitude for her time with the Fever, highlighting the growth and perseverance of her teammates throughout the season. Notably, Clark and Fagbenle formed a strong pick-and-roll partnership, contributing significantly to Indiana's playoff run this year, despite Fagbenle being limited by injuries. Clark's six-word comment on Fagbenle's Instagram post, 'Love ya tem! Gonna miss you,' underscored their close bond. Fagbenle's departure leaves a gap in the Fever's roster as they prepare for the next season, while she looks forward to her new opportunity with the Valkyries. Experts were surprised by the Fever's decision not to protect Fagbenle during the draft, raising questions about their future strategy.