Nana fever is about to shake their lineup significantly by letting go of some players according to ESPN senior writer Kevin Pelton there are several trade scenarios WNBA teams might consider before the August 20th trade deadline and one of the more intriguing options involves the Indiana Fever the fever currently rebuilding around rookie sensation Caitlyn Clark and sophomore standout Aaliyah Boston have a unique opportunity to reshape the Rost pilton suggests that Indiana could trade Nelissa Smith Katie L Samuelson and a 2026 first round pick to the Washington Mystics in exchange for Britney Sykes and Misha Hines Allen Smith averaging 11.6 points and 7.7 rebounds per game has struggled to find your place within the new offense dominated by Clark and Boston Samuelson contributing 5.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game has underwhelmed as a three-point specialist failing to make the impact Indiana needs the proposed trade would address these issues by bringing in Sykes one of the League's Premier perimeter Defenders Sykes who averages 11.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game could not only relieve some of the defensive burden on Clark but also enhance the fever's offensive capabilities Hines Allen averaging 8.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game would add versatility to Indiana's front Court potentially offsetting the loss of Smith and Samuelson this trade could significantly improve the fever's prospects for the remainder of the 2024 season and set the stage for a successful 2025 campaign with syes on board and another year of development for Clark and Boston Indiana could become a formidable contender in the years to come as the trade deadline loans the fever must weigh the benefits of making this move to create a roster that complement Clark talents and positions the team for a serious playoff push Clark's impact on the Indiana Fever has been nothing short of spectacular in her 26 games with the team she ranks third in the league in minutes played 35.2 per game and averages 17.1 points while leading the league with 8.2 assists per game Clark has already shattered multiple records and is on track to break even more she is poised to become the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple double and recently set a fever franchise record with 19 assists in a single game clearly Clark is a generational talent and with a stronger Supporting Cast she could Elevate the fever to new heights the WNBA season resumes today after an Olympic break that interrupted what has been a historic year for the league with Clark's arrival at the Indiana Fever currently 11 to5 the WNBA has exceeded expectations setting records and ratings merchandise sales and consistently selling out Arenas this year's WNBA draft Drew an audience of 2.4 million viewers setting the stage for a landmark season while the All-Star Game attracted 3.44 million viewers a staggering 305% increase from last year as the fever pushed for their first playoff appearance since 2016 much will depend on Clark's ability to inspire her team to step up and support her in this critical stretch of the season