The Fever’s Silver Bullet: RFA Status
The Indiana Fever are standing on a solid foundation with Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Makayla Timpson locked in, but the rest of the roster faces the uncertainties of the 2026 Free Agency. While nearly every veteran is hitting the open market, Fever fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief regarding one key contributor: Lexie Hull.
Hull is not an Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA); she is a Restricted Free Agent (RFA). This designation is the most powerful retention tool a team can hold, and it makes her return to Indiana a virtual lock.
The Unstoppable Power of First Refusal
As an RFA, Lexie Hull is free to talk to, negotiate with, and even sign an Offer Sheet from any other team in the league. However, because the Fever extended her a Qualifying Offer, they hold the Right of First Refusal.
Here’s what that means in practice:
A rival team, determined to steal the versatile player who averaged a career-high 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 2025, offers her a lucrative, multi-year contract.
That signed Offer Sheet is sent directly to the Fever front office.
The Fever has a short window to review the terms. If the front office agrees that Hull’s value justifies the price—and given her consistent improvement and perfect fit with the team’s core, they absolutely will—they match the offer exactly.
By matching the contract, Hull is legally and immediately retained by the Indiana Fever. The rival team’s offer is canceled, and they lose the opportunity to sign her.
Commitment to Indianapolis
This contractual leverage is reinforced by her personal desire to remain with the franchise. Hull has publicly stated her deep love for the team and the city she’s called home since being drafted in 2022. “I’ve built a life here, and I love this franchise,” she confirmed in her exit interview.
With her improving two-way play, especially in the 2025 playoffs where her scoring jumped to 10.3 PPG, and the Fever’s iron-clad RFA rights, Lexie Hull’s future is secure. The versatile wing is staying to continue her journey alongside the rising stars oLexie Hull, Indiana Fever, WNBA Free Agency, Restricted Free Agent, RFA, WNBA Contracts, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston.
