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Many proponents of Fagbenie’s talent argue that her absence will be felt on both offense and defense. In her playoff tenure, she showcased why she was considered viable as a starter. Nonetheless, the Fever’s strategic direction appears to focus on a broader vision, rather than merely attempting to replicate last year's squad.
If the Fever hopes to pursue players like Satu Sabally or make significant trades, they must open up their salary cap options, which necessitates difficult decisions like parting ways with Tammy. The core of the team, including the likes of Kelsey Mitchell, remains a priority, especially if the goal is to offer her a supermax contract moving forward.