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Fever Drop 85-75 to Sparks, Waive Bonner After Clark Ruled Out

The team has gone 2-4 in Clark’s absence after integrating guard Aari McDonald following veteran DeWanna Bonner’s release.

Jun 24, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball against the Seattle Storm during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Indiana cut veteran forward DeWanna Bonner and signed guard Aari McDonald to a rest-of-season veteran-minimum contract.
  • All-Star point guard Caitlin Clark sat out Thursday’s loss with a left groin injury and is listed as day-to-day.
  • The Fever’s 85-75 defeat marked their fourth loss in six games without Clark and dropped them to 7-8 on the season.
  • Forward Aliyah Boston recorded her seventh double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and five steals but couldn’t secure a win.
  • Sparks guard Kelsey Plum lauded Boston after the game, saying she deserves consideration as an All-Star starter.