Valkyries Move One Win From the Title as the Fever's GM Hire Becomes a Franchise-Defining Choice
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 9 min
Golden State beat Atlanta 64-55 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 Finals lead, while Sports Illustrated, Rachel DeMita and the Seymour Tribune each map out what Indiana's next front office has to get right.
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Golden State beat Atlanta 64-55 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 Finals lead, while Sports Illustrated, Rachel DeMita and the Seymour Tribune each map out what Indiana's next front office has to get right.
In this episode
- Game Recap: Atlanta vs. Golden State (Finals, Game 5) — WNBA
“Stokes had 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, and Burton contributed a nearly identical stat line with 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocked shots as Golden State got defensive once more to shut down Angel Reese and the Dream.”
- Fever must make biggest decision of Caitlin Clark era, and they cannot get it wrong — Elaine Blum
“However, one thing is for certain: If the organization cannot build a championship contender around Clark and Aliyah Boston in the next two years, it will be a generational failure. Their GM choice will make the difference between success and failure.”
- "Pick One": Indiana Fever Urged to Make a Decision ... — Olutayo Inioluwa Emmanuel
““You got to give the keys of this franchise to Caitlin or pick one,” DeMita said on her Courtside Club podcast. “If you’re going to give them to Kelsey, give them to Kelsey… If you’re giving the keys to Kelsey, you build the offense a little bit differently than if you’re giving…”
- Freedman: Fever must regroup and rebuild to pursue WNBA crown - Seymour Tribune — Seymour Tribune
“With Mitchell, Clark and Boston aboard and healthy, the core of the Fever is set. Hull, Cunningham, Timpson and Johnson should be keepers.”