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Aari McDonald Joins Fever as Guard Injuries Sink Team to 2-4 Record

The Fever signed McDonald on an emergency hardship exception after losing Caitlin Clark to a quadriceps strain with two backups listed day-to-day.

Apr 2, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Aari McDonald (2) reaches for the ball out of bounds against the UConn Huskies during the second half in the national semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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May 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith/USA Today Network via Imagn Images
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).

Overview

  • Star guard Caitlin Clark will miss at least two weeks after suffering a left quad strain and has sat out the Fever’s last three games.
  • Backups Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham received encouraging MRI results but remain day-to-day and will likely miss Tuesday’s game.
  • Indiana has lost three straight contests to fall to a 2-4 start and will host the Washington Mystics on Tuesday seeking to snap the skid.
  • The team applied the WNBA’s emergency hardship exception to sign former Sparks guard Aari McDonald, known for her perimeter defense and playmaking.
  • Average ticket prices for Fever games dropped from $137 to $80 after Clark’s injury was confirmed, highlighting her impact on fan interest.