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Indiana Fever's Lexie Hull Out Until Season Opener

5/3/2026

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Lexie Hull Out

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White announced that guard Lexie Hull will miss the preseason finale and stay out until the season opener on May 9.
A lingering hamstring injury kept Hull out of three preseason games, including the April 25 opener and a match versus Nigeria’s women’s national team.
White said the team will give extra time for the issue to heal.
Hull signed a two-year $1.6 million contract after being a restricted free agent.

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Lexie Hull Out

Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White announced that guard Lexie Hull will miss the preseason finale and stay out until the season opener on May 9.
A lingering hamstring injury kept Hull out of three preseason games, including the April 25 opener and a match versus Nigeria’s women’s national team.
White said the team will give extra time for the issue to heal.
Hull signed a two-year $1.6 million contract after being a restricted free agent.

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