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Available for Friday Howard (overseas commitment) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's exhibition against the Tempo.

Impact Howard has missed both of Minnesota's preseason matchups up to this point while fulfilling an overseas commitment, but she's since joined the team and should be available to take the court Friday night. The Lynx may elect to ease her into action in her first game of the preseason, so it's unclear as to how many minutes she'll handle.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday vs. Nigeria Howard (overseas commitment) has been ruled out for Monday's exhibition game against the Nigeria National Team.

Impact Howard is currently overseas and will miss the Lynx's second preseason game Monday. Her next chance to suit up for Minnesota is Friday against Toronto, but it's not clear whether she'll see the court prior to the start of the regular season May 10 against the Dream.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in preseason opener Howard has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason opener against the Mystics due to an overseas commitment.

Impact It's not yet clear when Howard will rejoin the team, but she'll be unavailable for Minnesota's preseason opener. It's not yet clear whether she'll be available for the team's preseason matchup against the Tempo on May 1, but it wouldn't be surprising to see her back with the Lynx ahead of their regular-season opener against Atlanta on May 10. Once the regular season gets underway, Howard should play a prominent role in the frontcourt, especially while Napheesa Collier (ankle) is sidelined.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Minnesota Howard agreed to a two-year, $1.4 million contract with the Lynx on Sunday, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports.

Impact After spending last season with the Fever, Howard will return to Minnesota, where she won her first title in 2017. The veteran forward appeared in all 44 regular-season games with Indiana in 2025, averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.1 minutes per game. Howard should still play a sizable role for the Lynx, though she may be less involved offensively alongside Napheesa Collier (ankles), Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

FSU basketball officially retires Natasha Howard's No. 33 during halftime vs. Indiana Former FSU basketball superstar Natasha Howard has her No. 33 jersey retired during halftime of the Indiana game on Nov. 16, 2025.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Natasha Howard to have FSU women's basketball jersey retired after Indiana game FSU women's basketball will retire former Seminole and current Indiana Fever star Natasha Howard's jersey on Nov. 16 after a game against In...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

2025 Player Review: Damiris Dantas By Madie Chandler-Donahue Position: Forward Age: 32 Years Pro: 10 Signed: By the Fever on Feb. 1, 2024. Key Stats: Averaged 4.6 points and 2...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • WNBA.COM

2025 Player Review: Natasha Howard Position: Forward Age: 34 Years Pro: 12 Signed: By the Fever on Feb. 2, 2025. Originally drafted by the Fever out of Florida State with the...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Fills up stat sheet in Game 5 loss Howard racked up 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 107-98 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Fever players were falling like flies, down the stretch in the regular season, and into the playoffs. Howard was one of the stars left standing, and her 16 points and five assists were her highest totals of the entire postseason. She averaged 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 44 starts for the Fever, her second stint with the team. Howard is an impending free agent, so it will be interesting to see if she returns to Indiana, or goes to another franchise.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fever Strong in Game 5 Loss, Already Looking Ahead By Madie Chandler | FeverBasketball.com The Indiana Fever wanted it badly. Natasha Howard was diving on the ground early, putting her body o...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Aces beat Fever 107-98 in OT of Game 5 of semis, advance to WNBA Finals to face the Phoenix Mercury

A’ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young added 32 to lead the Las Vegas Aces back to the WNBA Finals

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

"What more could I ask for as a vet": Natasha Howard expresses true emotions after 'hospital' Fever flirt with WNBA finals trip Natasha Howard played a key role in helping the Indiana Fever whip the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 in Game 1 on Sunday in Sin City.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Indiana Fever vs. Las Vegas Aces | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 21, 2025

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Double-double in win Howard contributed 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Sunday's 89-73 Game 1 win over the Aces.

Impact Howard made her presence felt on the glass and at the free-throw line, delivering her first double-double since Aug. 12. The 34-year-old's performance was a timely boost as the Fever aim to extend their underdog playoff push.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73

Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Fever feel true impact of blockbuster offseason move during stunning playoff run Natasha Howard, the only remaining new member of the Fever, has made a huge impact that has helped them reach the semi final round of the WN...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Aces and Fever took unconventional paths to WNBA semifinals

The Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever are set to face off in the WNBA playoffs semifinals

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Despite losing Caitlin Clark and other key players to injury, Fever still reach WNBA semifinals

The Indiana Fever defied the odds

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinals

Aliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds play and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 to advance to the WNBA s...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts five boards in Game 2 Howard totaled 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 77-60 Game 2 win over the Dream.

Impact Howard rebounded nicely after a terrible shooting performance (2-7 FG) in Sunday's 80-68 Game 1 loss against the Dream. She also managed to chop down her turnovers from four in the series opener, to just one in Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 16, 2025

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over Dream

Kelsey Mitchell scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston added 15 points to lead the Indiana Fever past third-seeded Atlanta Dream 77-60 for its first home playoff win in nearly a decade

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Registers seven rebounds Howard notched 10 points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 83-72 win over Minnesota.

Impact The 34-year-old veteran was limited to 20 minutes, but she was able to notch at least 10 points for the third consecutive games. She is also working on a streak of 10 straight games with at least three rebounds, and she has hit 50.0 percent or better from the field in five consecutive appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Recap: Fever Beat Lynx to Close Out Regular Season, Await Playoff Fate The Indiana Fever are heading to the playoffs on a three-game win streak. The Fever (24-20) defeated the league-leading Minnesota Lynx (33-1...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • WNBA.COM

Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 9, 2025

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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