Indiana Fever Signs Odyssey Sims Amid Backcourt Injury Crisis

The Indiana Fever faced a major setback this season as injuries ravaged their backcourt. Star guard Caitlin Clark has missed most games due to a groin injury, and key players Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson suffered season-ending injuries, leaving the team without a true point guard.

To combat this crisis, the Fever signed veteran Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract — a move signaling their determination to keep playoff hopes alive. Sims, a 12-year WNBA veteran and former All-Star, brings experience, scoring ability, and defensive tenacity.

“Sims is a perfect fit to stabilize our backcourt and ease the burden on Kelsey Mitchell,” said an insider.

With McDonald and Colson sidelined, Mitchell had been stretched too thin, playing out of position. Sims’ arrival allows Mitchell to focus on scoring, boosting team efficiency.

Though hardship contracts don’t extend into playoffs, this signing reflects the Fever’s resolve:

“We refuse to let injuries define our season,” the team declared.

Sims’ addition breathes new life into a team battling adversity — proving the Fever won’t back down without a fight.