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Bench role Friday McDonald will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Dream, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact After being in the starting lineup for the last four games, McDonald will be in a reserve role against Atlanta. Lexie Hull will get the nod as a starter Friday. In four games off the bench during the 2025 campaign, she has averaged 11.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game, shooting 41.4 percent from the floor and 35 percent from three-point range.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains with starters in loss McDonald chipped in seven points (2-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and four assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 80-61 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact Although Caitlin Clark returned from her injury Wednesday, McDonald maintained her role in the starting lineup with Lexie Hull moving to the bench. The Fever struggled, however, and it could prompt the coaching staff to tweak the rotation again. This is a situation for fantasy managers to monitor closely.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out eight assists in defeat McDonald registered four points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight assists, one rebound and one steal in 30 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 89-87 loss to Los Angeles.

Impact McDonald started her third consecutive matchup and posted a game-high eight assists. However, the 26-year-old struggled with efficiency and scored in single digits for the second straight outing. Over her last four appearances, McDonald has averaged 9.8 points, 5.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with triple-double McDonald chipped in eight points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and one block in 31 minutes during Thursday's 81-54 win over Las Vegas.

Impact McDonald continues to shine for the shorthanded Fever. With six games under her belt, she's averaging 11.3 points, 3.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 26.8 minutes. She's making a strong case to remain heavily involved in the rotation when the Fever are back at full strength.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup

Natasha Howard had 16 points, 12 rebounds and four assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Minnesota Lynx 74-59 in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Fever start fast without Caitlin Clark, hang on for 94-86 win over Wings and Paige Bueckers

Kelsey Mitchell scored 32 points, and the Indiana Fever held on without the injured Caitlin Clark, taking a 22-point lead in the first quarter before finishing off a 94-86 victory...

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Enters starting five McDonald is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Wings.

Impact McDonald signed a rest-of-season deal with the Fever on Wednesday after being waived June 13 and will now make her first start with the team. The guard has been a reliable scoring option over four appearances, averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game. With Caitlin Clark (groin) sidelined, McDonald moves into the starting lineup ahead of veteran Sydney Colson.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fever General Manager Sends Clear Message After DeWanna Bonner Departure Fever move on from Bonner, add Aari McDonald instead.

JUNE 26, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Deadspin | Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, sign Aari McDonald Deadspin | Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, sign Aari McDonald

JUNE 25, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Unable to find suitable trade, Indiana Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, re-sign Aari McDonald Indiana Fever waived DeWanna Bonner, the team announced. Bonner was a coveted signing in February, but she couldn't find a role.

JUNE 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Aari McDonald Makes Statement After Rejoining Fever on Wednesday Aari McDonald released a statement.

JUNE 25, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

DeWanna Bonner says 'the fit did not work' with Fever, who have waived the 6-time All-Star

The Indiana Fever have waived DeWanna Bonner

JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning to Fever McDonald will sign a rest-of-season contract with the Fever on Wednesday, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact McDonald spent time with the Fever on a hardship deal in early June, but she was let go once Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham returned to action. However, she'll rejoin the organization on a rest-of-season contract after DeWanna Bonner was waived Wednesday. Over three appearances off the bench with Indiana this year, McDonald has averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 25.3 minutes per game.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Indiana The Fever have officially waived McDonald.

Impact In order to meet the 10-player roster minimum and WNBA emergency hardship exception requirements, Indiana has released McDonald with Sophi Cunningham (ankle) and Caitlin Clark (quadriceps) expected to return Saturday. McDonald played well in her short time with the Fever, averaging 11.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game while shooting 42.9 percent from the floor and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be released The Fever are expected to release McDonald, Chloe Peterson of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact With Caitlin Clark (quadriceps) and Sophie Cunningham (ankle) expected to return to the floor Saturday against the Liberty, McDonald will likely be released. The 27-year-old guard has played three games for Indiana and averaged 11.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game, shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from deep.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp off bench in road loss McDonald contributed 14 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound and two assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 77-58 loss to the Dream.

Impact McDonald has turned up the production lately, going for back-to-back games with double-digit point totals. Since returning to the team last week she is averaging 11.0 points, 3.0 assist and 2.0 steals per game, while hitting 2.0 three-pointers per game in three June appearances.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces second unit in win McDonald chipped in 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four steals, two assists and one rebound over 25 minutes during Saturday's 79-52 win over the Sky.

Impact The 26-year-old guard led Indiana's bench in scoring during her second regular-season game, picking up the slack with Caitlin Clark (quadriceps) and Sophie Cunningham (ankle) sidelined. Additionally, McDonald racked up a game-high four steals and has tallied seven swipes this season.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Mitchell scores 17 to help Fever beat Sky 79-52

Kelsey Mitchell scored 17 points, Natasha Howard added 13 and Indiana never trailed as the Fever beat the Chicago Sky 79-52

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Accumulates season high in minutes McDonald totaled seven points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and three steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 85-76 victory over Washington.

Impact McDonald was brought back to the team on a short-term deal after the club experienced a rash of injuries. She logged a season-high 27 minutes in the win, although she was a bit rusty from the field. That's to be expected, though, after not having played a game in nearly a full month.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caitlin Clark's injury replacement is everything Fever needed | Sporting News Aari McDonald came through.

JUNE 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kelsey Mitchell scores 23 and the Fever _ without Caitlin Clark - beat the Mystics 85-76

Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points, Lexie Hull scored all 14 of her points in the second half, and the Indiana Fever playing without Cautlin Clark beat the Washington Mystics 85-76 to s...

JUNE 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Indiana Fever sign Aari McDonald as emergency player after Caitlin Clark injury The Indiana Fever are short on guards with Caitlin Clark among those injured, so the team signed Aari McDonald on an emergency hardship exce...

JUNE 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Short-handed Fever sign G Aari McDonald Deadspin | Short-handed Fever sign G Aari McDonald

JUNE 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Joins Indiana on hardship deal McDonald signed Monday with the Fever via an emergency hardship exception.

Impact The Fever are able to bring McDonald aboard on a short-term deal after a recent spate of injuries left the team with fewer than 10 game-eligible players available. McDonald spent the 2024 season with the Sparks, starting in 10 of her 26 appearances while averaging 2.0 points and 3.7 assists in 21.8 minutes per contest. The 26-year-old is likely to fill a depth role out of the Fever backcourt.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Sparks The Sparks waived McDonald on Wednesday, Khristina Williams of MSG Network reports.

Impact McDonald is a surprise victim of Los Angeles' roster trimdown, being waived after appearing in 26 games for the Sparks last season. She averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 21.8 minutes per game. Considering she has averaged over 20 minutes per game in the last three WNBA seasons, McDonald should command plenty of interest on the open market.

MAY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Missing Clark, Fever soar past Lynx 74-59 to win WNBA Commissioner's Cup

Fever start fast without Caitlin Clark, hang on for 94-86 win over Wings and Paige Bueckers

DeWanna Bonner says 'the fit did not work' with Fever, who have waived the 6-time All-Star

Kelsey Mitchell scores 17 to help Fever beat Sky 79-52

Kelsey Mitchell scores 23 and the Fever _ without Caitlin Clark - beat the Mystics 85-76