JUNE 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
AARI MCDONALD #2 - GUARD - INDIANA FEVER
9.8 PPG •
2.3 RPG •
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9.8 PPG
2.3 RPG
4.7 APG
Fever General Manager Sends Clear Message After DeWanna Bonner Departure Fever move on from Bonner, add Aari McDonald instead.
Deadspin | Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, sign Aari McDonald Deadspin | Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, sign Aari McDonald
JUNE 25 • 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 • USATODAY.COM
Aari McDonald Makes Statement After Rejoining Fever on Wednesday Aari McDonald released a statement.
JUNE 25 • 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 BonnerJUNE 25 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 79-52JUNE 8 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
Caitlin Clark's injury replacement is everything Fever needed | Sporting News Aari McDonald came through.
JUNE 4 • 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 • 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 • USATODAY.COM
Deadspin | Short-handed Fever sign G Aari McDonald Deadspin | Short-handed Fever sign G Aari McDonald
JUNE 2 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start vs. Golden State McDonald won't start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Valkyries.
Impact Rae Burrell will receive the starting nod alongside Kelsey Plum in the club's preseason opener. Burrell and McDonald will likely compete for the final starting spot in the club's backcourt ahead of the regular season. The 26-year-old guard averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 21.8 minutes across 26 regular-season appearances (10 starts) during the 2024 campaign.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining in Los Angeles The Sparks announced Tuesday that they re-signed McDonald.
Impact McDonald averaged 8.7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 21.8 minutes across 26 regular-season appearances, including 10 starts, last season for the Sparks before suffering an ankle injury. McDonald is now set to share Los Angeles' backcourt with newcomer Kelsey Plum in 2025.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Sparks acquire Aari McDonald, 8th overall pick from Dream The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Aari McDonald and the eighth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft from the Atlanta Dream on Thursday in excha...
FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dream acquire 2-time WNBA steals leader Canada and send McDonald to Sparks in swap of guards
The Atlanta Dream acquired two-time WNBA steals leader Jordin Canada in a trade that sent guard Aari McDonald to the Los Angeles SparksFEBRUARY 1, 2024 • Associated Press
Dream G Aari McDonald (torn labrum) out 3-4 weeks Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald will miss approximately three to four weeks with a torn labrum, the team announced Tuesday.
JUNE 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
WNBA's Dream lose Aari McDonald for 3 to 4 weeks because of torn labrum
Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald is expected to miss three to four weeks as she recovers from a torn labrumJUNE 6, 2023 • Associated Press
Dream's McDonald returning to Arizona to coach under Barnes
Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald is returning to Arizona to work under women's basketball coach Adia BarnesSEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press
