Chloe Bibby has just struck gold. After looking for a team this whole season, the Australian WNBA player has signed a contract with the Indiana Fever. But there is a catch. It is not a regular contract but a seven-day one. Having their star player, Caitlin Clark, injured has forced the hand of Indiana into looking for alternatives. However, Bibby isn’t a short sell by any measure. The 27-year-old holds eleven years of professional experience under her belt.
She started off playing in the WNBL and has experience playing in the Polish and Spanish leagues. Bibby also represents the Australian national basketball team. With multiple accolades to her name, she would not have been a cheap deal for Fever. But what exactly is her salary and the terms of the contract? Let’s find out as we take a deep dive into her 2025 Indiana Fever deal.
What are the terms of Chloe Bibby’s seven-day contract with the Indiana Fever?
In an announcement from the Indiana Fever on July 25, 2025, they shared the signing of Chloe Bibby for a seven-day contract. With this contract, she is available to the team for the match against Reese’s Chicago Sky on Sunday, July 27, at 3 p.m. ET. But you may be wondering about the short duration of the contract. This type of contract is typically used by WNBA teams to fill short-term roster needs due to injuries or absences. Getting a player of Bibby’s stature for this contract is a win-win for both parties.
Before joining the Fever roster in July, the Australian player took her national team to a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Earlier than that, she helped her national team to a podium finish at the 2022 FIBA World Cup. The 27-year-old has also played five matches for the Golden State Valkyries this season. Her performance in all those matches has remained solid. The forward scored 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game on average. But these numbers don’t show the complete picture.
Bibby’s journey in the WNBA is just starting. Her short stint at GSV only showed a glimpse of what she’s capable of. She played the 2023-24 season in the Polish league for AZS AJP Gorzow Wielkopolski. She performed exceptionally there, averaging 20.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in the domestic season. While playing in the EuroCup Women, her zeal increased, landing 22 points and 7.7 rebounds. She definitely has the skills to perform on the big stage at the WNBA, but how much is she getting paid for it?
How much is Bibby’s current WNBA salary with the Indiana Fever?
Chloe Bibby’s contract for the rest of the 2025 season is valued at $66,079, which is her prorated salary. Furthermore, her average salary under this deal is also $66,079, with no signing bonus included. But she is not fully under the Indiana Fever as of now. Bibby is classified as an Exclusive Rights Free Agent (ERFA) in 2026, meaning the Fever can retain her rights if they extend a qualifying offer. Unfortunately, the Australian player’s contract has seen limited growth due to her inability to secure a long-term team.
Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson (51) shoots against Golden State Valkyries forward Chloe Bibby (55) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
In April 2022, Bibby joined the WNBA. Her first contract came from the Minnesota Lynx, with whom she spent training camp and preseason. She signed a one-year contract worth $60,471 as a rookie free agent. Things didn’t pan out with the Lynx, and she became a Restricted Free Agent (RFA) in 2023. However, she was unable to secure a long-term extension in the subsequent years. Thanks to her impressive international and training camp performance, Bibby forged her way back into the WNBA in 2025.
She signed a training camp contract with the Golden State Valkyries in February. Then she was waived off in May 2025. Within a month, she resigned with GSV and played five matches for them. But yet again, she was waived by them in June 2025. Now she is entering a seven-day contract with the Indiana Fever. While her salary has not grown exponentially, this is her opportunity to nab a long-term contract with a top-tier team. All that will depend on how she performs in these seven days.
The post Chloe Bibby WNBA Contract Breakdown: Salary, Terms, and 2025 Indiana Fever Deal Explained appeared first on EssentiallySports.