Aari McDonald's Fever Appearance Alongside Caitlin Clark Sparks Buzz About Future

Aari McDonald Fever Appearance Has Indiana Fanas Saying the Same Thing

McDonald appeared alongside Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell at a speaking event on October 28, which the Fever posted on their social media channels. Seeing McDonald along these two superstars has many fans saying (or hoping) that perhaps her inclusion means that the Fever front office intends to keep her around for the 2026 season and beyond.

"maybe reading into this too much but this tells me Aari is in the plans for next year," X user @marshallmuse3 wrote in a comment to the Fever's video.

X user @riley_regi78587 replied to this comment and said, "Nope, you're not. I believe she'll be CCs back up. I'm sure Lexi and Sophie will be back as well."

"Oh yes.
"They have to keep Aari.
"She is the absolute perfect PG#2," added @mickhelmick4.

"I was thinking the same. That would be so great," added @MiskaSapra_si.

"As a back up pg, I’m all for Aari being on the squad next year," wrote @pacersfeverfan.

User @choppinfirewood added, "Haha I was thinking the same thing!!!"

Another X user wrote, "sooooo indy is resigning aari probably," on October 28.

"The bright side to the DB situation? It led to the Fever having the ability to sign Aari to a full season contract. It’s certainly ironic that all this is happening on a day in which she appears at a sponsor event with two franchise cornerstones," noted user @Allie874.

"Aari is not leaving. Unless another team backs up that Brinks truck on her driveway. She fits the program," X user @Hempsworth24687 wrote in a reply to a post showing the three Fever players posing for photos together.

"Ive been saying it. It's about the Fit & Aari is the perfect fit at that backup guard position.. she proved herself many times and puts tremendous pressure on the rim. So glad she's in Indy 4 rehab ," added @SammyDavisson85 as a comment to a photo of McDonald, Lexie Hull, and Sydney Colson at a local haunted house on October 28.

McDonald did seem like a great fit for the Fever last season, which makes sense why fans would want to see her return in 2026.