The WNBA world woke up to chaos. In a move that no one saw coming, the Indiana Fever announced late Tuesday evening that they were cutting guard Myra Johnson, a player widely believed to be brought in to stabilize the backcourt until Caitlin Clark returned from injury. For weeks, Clark’s absence had loomed over the Fever like a storm cloud—ticket sales dipped, the team’s offense sputtered, and national broadcasts quietly shifted away from Indiana in favor of other hot matchups. Johnson, though unheralded, was meant to be a stopgap. A reliable plug. A steady presence.

The Unfolding Mystery

The Five-Week Clock

Fan Frenzy

Inside the Locker Room

The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher

The Risk Factor

So, What’s Next?

The Bottom Line