The Indiana Fever added veteran guard Ty Harris in WNBA free agency over the weekend, bringing the Indianapolis native home as the team continues to build toward the 2026 season.
Indiana announced Harris's signing this weekend, giving the Fever an experienced backup point guard behind star Caitlin Clark. The sixth-year player returns to her home state after stops in Dallas and Connecticut.
The move addresses a clear need: The Fever entered the offseason focused on adding backcourt depth, with Harris providing another reliable ball-handler and perimeter defender.
In a team statement, Fever COO and general manager Amber Cox pointed to both fit and familiarity.
“We’re excited to add Ty to our backcourt," she said. "She is a dynamic guard who will add depth to our rotation. She brings great experience, not only playing in the league, but for our coaching staff as well.”
That connection matters. Harris played under head coach Stephanie White with the Sun, arriving already familiar with the coach's system. In Connecticut, Harris posted career highs, averaging 10.5 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal per game in 2024 while shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc.
Harris's move also carries personal significance.
"Being back in Indy means a lot to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to join an organization that's building something special," she said. "I'm focused on continuing to grow, bringing energy every day, and doing whatever it takes to help this team win."
Harris's 2025 season was cut short by a left knee injury after five games with Dallas. However, Indiana is betting on her experience and shot-making ability in 2026.
The signing fits the Fever's broader offseason push after last year's playoff run. Indiana has already retained key pieces, adding depth around Clark and Aliyah Boston as 2026 WNBA free agency heats up.
Dallas will take aim at their second win of the 2025 season against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night, with the Wings hoping that the return of starting point guard Paige Bueckers gives them a much-needed boost out of last place in the WNBA standings.
Bueckers missed a total of four games — three in concussion protocol following the Wings' May 29th loss to Chicago, plus one game due to illness — but doctors cleared the 2025 No. 1 draft pick to play earlier this week.
"She's been working behind the scenes and so she's good to go and we'll be all set for tomorrow," Dallas head coach Chris Koclanes told reporters on Tuesday.
While one star returns, however, another falls, as Dallas also announced on Tuesday that guard Ty Harris will miss the rest of the 2025 WNBA season after undergoing surgery on her left knee.
Before the addition of Bueckers shifted her to this season's bench, Harris posted a 2024 average of 10.5 points and three assists per game across 38 starts.
International play will also cause the Wings to lose players, with Dallas joining several other WNBA teams who will see temporary exits as athletes travel overseas for this summer's 2025 EuroBasket, which tips off on June 18th.
Return of Alyssa Thomas to bolster Phoenix Mercury
Roster shifts have also affected the Wings' Wednesday opponents, though, like Bueckers's return to Dallas, the fourth-place Mercury will also see a key player back in their lineup.
With forward Alyssa Thomas returning to the court after missing five games with a calf injury, Phoenix will shoot for a surge in production as they look to add another win to their 6-4 season record.
Despite a strong start, the Mercury have struggled to maintain momentum with both Thomas and guard Kahleah Copper sidelined in recent weeks.
"The plan is for [Thomas] to play," said Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts on Tuesday. "She's been trending in the right direction."
How to watch Dallas Wings vs. Phoenix Mercury tonight
The Phoenix Mercury will host the Dallas Wings at 10 PM ET on Wednesday, with live coverage on WNBA League Pass.