Particle.news

Download on the App Store

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.

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.