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What Justine Pissott’s Development Deal Says About Fever’s Roster Plans
- The Indiana Fever signed Justine Pissott to a development contract, making her the franchise's first development player.
- The development deal allows Pissott to practice with the Fever and be activated for up to 12 games without counting against the salary cap unless converted.
- Indiana may use two development slots alongside a 12-player roster, per the new collective bargaining agreement.
- The Fever drafted Justine Pissott in the No. 25 pick and she is viewed as a potential stretch big.
- The signing signals Indiana’s long-term plan to develop Pissott alongside Caitlin Clark in the backcourt/forward line.
- Indiana’s roster projections place Pissott as a potential 12th development spot with other camp signees competing for positions.
- The Fever’s 2026 roster plan includes Makayla Timpson and Caitlin Clark among the rostered players on unprotected contracts.
- The Fever drafted Raven Johnson at No. 10 and Justine Pissott at No. 25, signaling a focus on young talent.
- Pissott, a 6-foot-4 forward, is listed as a power forward by Indiana and is considered a potential floor spacer.
- Training camp is expected to focus on establishing continuity with only the back end of the roster up for grabs.
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