News Summary
The Indiana Fever has signed Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract, addressing roster challenges due to salary cap issues and the injury of Caitlin Clark. Bibby, who recently played for the Golden State Valkyries, has showcased her skills at both the WNBA and international levels, including a key role in Australia’s gold medal win at the FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup. With an upcoming game against the Chicago Sky, her contributions are anticipated to enhance the team’s performance.
Indianapolis – The Indiana Fever announced the signing of Australian forward Chloe Bibby to a seven-day contract on July 25, 2025. This move comes as the Fever looks to bolster its roster following salary cap constraints and the absence of key player Caitlin Clark, who is currently recovering from a right groin injury.
Bibby has recently played for the Golden State Valkyries during the 2025 WNBA season, where she had two stints. After re-signing with the Valkyries on June 15, she participated in five games but was waived by the team on June 30. In her second stint, Bibby averaged 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, with her standout performance occurring on June 19 against the Indiana Fever, where she scored 12 points, including two three-pointers.
In addition to her recent WNBA experiences, Bibby played a pivotal role for the Australia Opals at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup, where she helped lead the team to a gold medal. Throughout the tournament, she averaged 8.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Her international career also includes a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA World Cup in Sydney.
Career Highlights and Stats
Bibby has displayed impressive skills throughout her overseas career. She was recognized as the Polish League MVP during the 2023-24 season and earned MVP honors in the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto in Spain for the 2024-25 season. Before her professional career, Bibby played college basketball at Mississippi State and Maryland, where she averaged 13.2 points and 11.9 points per game in her final two seasons. She was recognized with second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2022 and received honorable mention accolades in 2021.
Team Needs and Contract Details
The Fever currently has an open roster spot due to salary cap constraints, making Bibby’s addition timely. Seven-day contracts in the WNBA offer teams the flexibility to evaluate and integrate players without requiring a full-season commitment. Under this contract type, players can sign up to three seven-day contracts with a single team and have the potential to sign with multiple teams during that period.
As the Fever prepares for their next game against the Chicago Sky on July 27 at 3 p.m. ET at the United Center, Bibby’s immediate contributions could be crucial in filling the gap left by Clark and enhancing the team’s performance on the court.
Upcoming Challenges
The Fever’s upcoming matchup with the Chicago Sky will provide an early opportunity for Bibby to make an impact, as the team seeks to improve its standing in the league. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the addition of this versatile forward affects the Fever’s strategies and performance in subsequent games.
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