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Scoreless in nine minutes Dantas ended with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and two rebounds over nine minutes during Tuesday's 98-84 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Dantas was limited to single-digit minutes for the first time out of her last five appearances. She was coming off one of her best performances against the Liberty heading into the All-Star break, but her production as a reserve has been sporadic at best.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Dantas had 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two steals over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 98-77 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Dantas reached double figures for the third time this season Wednesday. While her path to significant minutes remains limited behind Aliyah Boston, Dantas has seen a slight increase in playing time over her past five outings, averaging 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 10 minutes in win Dantas logged three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 85-77 victory over the Sun.

Impact Dantas has scored a combined five points over her last two appearances as she continues to receive scraps off the Fever bench. As long as Aliyah Boston is healthy, Dantas won't have a path to consistent fantasy production.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two points in win Dantas posted two points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 16 minutes during Sunday's 102-83 victory over the Wings.

Impact Dantas continues to play a minimal role for the Fever in the frontcourt. Through 16 appearances, she's averaging 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per contest.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees nine minutes off bench Dantas recorded four points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in nine minutes during Wednesday's 80-61 loss to the Valkyries.

Impact After missing the last four games to play for the Brazilian national team, Dantas was back in her reserve role Wednesday. With an average of 12.1 minutes per night, her role isn't big enough to warrant attention in most fantasy formats.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday Dantas (not injury related) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Valkyries, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact After missing the last four games to play for the Brazilian national team, Dantas will make her return to the floor Wednesday. She played in 13 games prior to her absence, averaging 5.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while shooting 38.9 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from three-point range.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract suspended The Fever suspended Dantas' contract on Wednesday, Tony East of The Next reports.

Impact This was an expected move for the Fever -- Dantas has an overseas commitment with the Brazilian national team and will miss at least the next five games. That means the earliest Dantas could return for the Fever is July 9 against the Valkyries. With Dantas away from the team, the Fever could use a committee approach to soak up her minutes.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boston scores career-high 31, Clark held to 6 points as the Fever beat the Storm 94-86

Aliyah Boston scored a career-high 31 points and Kelsey Mitchell chipped in 26 points and five 3-pointers as the Indiana Fever beat the Seattle Storm 94-86

JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

International absence looming Dantas will leave the Fever to compete for the Brazilian National Team in the FIBA AmeriCup after Tuesday's game against the Storm, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Dantas is slated to miss five games through July 8 -- including the Commissioner's Cup title game -- while representing Brazil in international play. The center has come off the bench in all 12 of her appearances this season, averaging 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game. With Dantas set to depart and DeWanna Bonner (personal) away from the team indefinitely, the Fever could be candidates to add a player via an emergency hardship exemption.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees eight minutes in loss Dantas closed with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) over eight minutes during Thursday's 88-77 loss to Golden State.

Impact Dantas continues to be used as a fringe rotation player by the Fever. Through 12 games, Dantas is seeing 11.7 minutes per night with 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists on 36.2 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides rapid scoring off bench Dantas finished with 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 16 minutes in Tuesday's 88-71 win over the Sun.

Impact Dantas easily exceeded her previous season high, which was nine points against the Sun in the first meeting in late May. Tuesday's point total was her highest since she scored 15 points in a victory June 23, 2022 against the Mercury.

JUNE 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 10 minutes in loss Dantas provided three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 77-58 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Dantas continues to play a minimal role off the bench for the Fever and has struggled mightily. Through nine appearances, she's shot just 33.3 percent from the field with 3.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 11.7 minutes per contest.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy off bench in victory Dantas notched eight points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 85-76 victory over Washington.

Impact Dantas was able to contribute the pair of three-pointers, which was nice, while also adding four rebounds and the steal with a plus-9 point differential. She has 6+ points off the bench in three straight games, while posting exactly 4 rebounds in each of the previous three appearances.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Dantas (leg) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Sky.

Impact The veteran center did not feature at all in the preseason, though it's possible the team was taking a cautious approach. In 2024, Dantas averaged 4.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Atlanta Dantas (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Dream, Matt Cohen of Winsidr.com reports.

Impact Dantas hasn't played a single game during the WNBA preseason for Indiana, as she is dealing with a left leg injury. The veteran center will hope to secure a spot on the final roster despite not playing in the preseason. Last season, Dantas played in 20 games for the Fever, averaging 4.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, shooting 45.9 percent from the field.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fever F Damiris Dantas returns from knee injury Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas is ready to play four months after an MCL injury.Dantas, 31, is a nine-year veteran, having played six...

JUNE 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Boston scores career-high 31, Clark held to 6 points as the Fever beat the Storm 94-86