After re-signing two-time All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell to keep the team's elite backcourt together, the Indiana Fever have agreed to a deal with free agent forward Natasha Howard, according to Alexa Philippou.

The Indiana Fever expect to sign forward Natasha Howard when free agency opens, adding a two-time All-Star to a lineup already featuring three All-Stars including point guard Caitlin Clark, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.

The Indiana Fever are navigating a crucial offseason, and with WNBA free agency now in full swing, the opportunity to strengthen their roster heading into the new season is essential. After falling short in their first postseason appearance since 2016 during Caitlin Clark's rookie year,