” My agent sent me a list for free agency, Tuhhhhh” This post by Caitlin Clark’s teammate Erica Wheeler on Threads set social media abuzz with fans. As the whole world was busy deciphering what Erica could’ve meant by that, she dropped yet another post on Threads! This one read, “I am letting yall know now! Ima drop some hints but ima be real petty about it! It’s all fun and games tho! Don’t curse me out.” 

This post made the Indiana Fever fans realize that the veteran guard might be leaving their team soon and thus began the endless rumors speculating her future away from Indiana. But is Erica leaving Caitlin Clark and co? Or is the ever-witty Wheeler just having some fun, trolling fans in her signature playful style? With Erica, you never quite know, she’s always kept us guessing both on and off the court!

Erica Wheeler has finally addressed the speculation! The guard who averaged 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 0.4 steals last season finally took to X to clarify that this was all bait and that those posts from Threads shouldn’t be taken seriously by anyone.

Erica Wheeler took to X to clear the doubts of her fans and reminded them about her funny side, “Hahaha the bait work ever time ! 😎 Make a post on another social plate form and watch folks bring it to twitter. Thennnnn folks make up their OWN meaning of MY tweet! Ima troll yall all week! 😂 since yall so invested”

Erica, who is currently playing her trade in the Turkish League then took to Threads to humorously address the unexpected buzz. In a series of playful posts, she vented her frustration about how her threads got leaked on Twitter. “Hahaha who is the snitch that took my thread post to Twitter? Where you at??”  “Let the trolling begin! 🤡 Y’all ain’t gone know what to believe from my post now hahaha!Yall matters well call me a liar now 😂” “Like reading is a skill ! Comprehension is a skill! Non of my post are something to REALLLLYYYYY think so hard about! Just read !” 

This series of Threads all but confirms that the veteran guard is probably not leaving Caitlin Clark and Co. soon. Wheeler’s impact may not always light up the scoreboard, but her presence on and off the court has been invaluable. Her leadership skills have been instrumental for the Fever last season.

The Fever Front Office will look to build their franchise around Caitlin and the leadership role of Wheeler might prove to be invaluable.

Caitlin Clark and co looking to build on from last season

With rumors surrounding Kelsey Mitchell seemingly put to rest after the franchise designated her as a core player, the Indiana Fever still face a critical challenge, building a roster that maximizes Caitlin Clark’s incredible talent. The rumor mill is buzzing with talk of Satou Sabally potentially landing in Indiana, it remains to be seen whether a deal is materialized.

According to Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic, the star forward might not want to join forces with Caitlin Clark and may have her sights set on the defending champions New York Liberty. Her college teammate Sabrina Ionescu and her sister Nyara Sabally both play for the liberty and it might be too good a deal for her to reject.

Erica Wheeler’s playful trolling has put fans at ease after she signaled her intention to play alongside Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. As the team looks to build around Clark’s extraordinary talent, Wheeler’s leadership will be key. With rumors of big moves like Satou Sabally swirling, Indiana’s next steps could shape their future as a rising force in the league.