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Nowhere was that more evident than on July 3, when the Fever demolished A’ja Wilson’s Las Vegas Aces at home. McDonald ran the offense flawlessly, dropping eight points with seven assists and seven rebounds in the 81-54 victory. She finished with a game-high plus-26.
The Fever continue to heap praise on guard Aari McDonald, who went from unrostered to a starter. Here's why they love her.
McDonald is currently replacing Clark in the starting lineup, playing alongside Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard and Lexie Hull. After the game, where McDonald sank in a clutch three to put the Fever on top, coach Stephanie White had high praise for Clark’s replacement.
From playing with superstar guard Caitlin Clark to Indiana's surprise Commissioner's Cup victory over the Minnesota Lynx, let's dive in with McDonald on some takeaways we couldn't fit into our feature story. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
Clark has missed 13 games of the WNBA season so far, missing the last three matches with a lingering groin injury, with the Fever putting no timeline on her return
Indiana Fever Make Unexpected Roster Decision Despite Blowout Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been unable to stay healthy over the course of the 2025 WNBA season, still recovering from her second groin injury this year.
Fever players are grateful for Aari McDonald’s presence on the team. McDonald had proven to be a winning player, elevating Indiana to a 5-2 record while with the team.
We're more than one-third of the way into the WNBA season, and Caitlin Clark and Aari McDonald haven't shared playing time yet.
So, the Fever brought in Aari McDonald on a hardship contract on June 1, and she has impressed in her two games with Indiana so far. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox ...
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