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The Indiana Fever’s fairytale aspirations in 2025 have been tested at every turn. A team once riding the wave of Caitlin Clark’s electrifying rookie season suddenly found itself reeling when their superstar was sidelined with recurring injuries. The team’s offensive rhythm faltered without Clark’s league-leading 9.1 assists per game and deadly three-point shooting, and the locker room’s confidence dipped into self-doubt. But head coach Stephanie White refused to let the season slip by. Determined to keep their playoff hopes alive, she rewrote the narrative and turned setbacks into calculated opportunities.

Clark’s absence was only the beginning. When sharpshooter Sophie Cunningham also landed on the injury list, the Fever moved swiftly, signing Aari McDonald to a seven-day hardship contract. McDonald wasted no time in averaging 14.5 points and 5 assists in her first two games. She led a two-game winning streak and injected new life into the roster. The move impressed both fans and White, ultimately leading to McDonald’s retention for the rest of the season.

But as the Fever celebrated, tough roster calls followed. The team parted ways with veteran DeWanna Bonner, making room for a new offensive spark. Enter Chloe Bibby, who is a versatile forward and an efficient three-point scorer. Signed to another seven-day hardship deal, Bibby brought not just energy but a shooting prowess that boasted a career of 41% field-goal percentage and the ability to stretch the floor. Just when the roster adjusted to her presence, the Fever faced another blow.

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Despite a commanding 92–70 win over the Chicago Sky, both McDonald and Sydney Colson succumbed to season-ending injuries. But that wasn’t enough to rattle coach White, who had a contingency plan up her sleeve. She made another bold pivot. And this time, she introduced veteran Odyssey Sims to the franchise. The Fever’s season had become a masterclass in adaptation, with every signing a statement of resilience.

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ESPN journalist, Kendra Andrews took to social media and broke the news. She posted on X (former Twitter), “The Indiana Fever have signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract, the team announced. Sims averaged 9.8 points and 3.5 assists for the Sparks before being waived last month. Gives Indiana a good veteran scoring guard as their depth in that spot was slashed with injuries.

As the No.2 overall pick in 2014 by Tulsa Shock, Odyssey Sims was one of the finest players in the W. She played 34 games as a rookie and started 31 of them. With an average of 16.7 points and 4.2 assists per game, Sims had earned two Rookie of the Month honors and secured a spot on the All-Rookie Team. And the rest, was history.

The Baylor Hall of Framer was a free agent before signed by HC White & Co. She joined Los Angeles Sparks in February this year, only to be waived off last month. Currently on a replacement contract, can Odyssey set out to complete all that the Fever expects from the star veteran? With no timeline on Clark’s return yet, can Odyssey step up and serve as an efficient point guard? As Indiana Fever ends the losing streak with a season high of 26 points, thanks to Kelsey Mitchell, fans would have to wait and watch if Sims does justice to the new role.

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Kelsey Mitchell becomes the lead scorer of the league

From being the most underrated player in the WNBA to taking on leadership roles in Caitlin Clark’s absence, Indiana Fever is witnessing the meteoric rise of none other than Kelsey Mitchell. With an average of 19.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, Mitchell has been the reason for Indiana Fever’s impressive regular run this season.

But the athlete has another reason to celebrate. Despite Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson being sidelined for season-ending injuries, Kelsey Mitchell established her dominance against the Chicago Sky and broke another record. After becoming the first Fever athlete to score 400+ points throughout every game against the Sky since last season, Mitchell made a milestone after the latest Sky game.

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Besides an astonishing 92-70 win, Mitchell averaged a whopping 710 points in the season. As a natural lead scorer for the franchise, Mitchell is leading the season now. However, she is closely followed by Napheesa Collier at 694 points, A’ja Wilson with 626 points, and Sabrina Ionescu at 622 points.

As Kelsey Mitchell and Indiana Fever prepare themselves against the Dallas Wings on August 13, can the team show signs of improvement? With Odyssey Sims and Chloe Bibby to assist the roster, the Indiana Fever is an unstoppable force that will devour every team that they face on the hardwood.

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