Basketball World Reacts to Indiana Fever’s New Roster Addition Amid Injury Woes

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Sullivan | Last updated Aug 10, 2025 5:02 PM ET

The Indiana Fever are riding high after a dominant 92-70 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday, improving their record to 18-14.

However, the team is battling significant injury setbacks. During their recent game against the Phoenix Mercury, key players Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald both suffered season-ending injuries, compounding the absence of star Caitlin Clark.

In response to these challenges, the Fever made a roster move Sunday by signing veteran guard Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract. Sims, an 11-year WNBA veteran, brings experience and steady production, having averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds over her career.

She has played for several teams, including the Los Angeles Sparks, Tulsa Shock, Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and Connecticut Sun, with two stints in Los Angeles.

we have signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract.

welcome to Indy, Odyssey

more info: https://t.co/y8qOMsG2pH pic.twitter.com/45J3UjLix1
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 10, 2025

Fans quickly reacted to the news, expressing excitement about what Sims could bring as valuable depth to a lineup still navigating the absence of Caitlin Clark, who has missed the last 10 games while rehabbing a groin injury.

Fans React to Fever's Roster Addition

"Without a doubt, predicted this one! So excited for Odyssey to join the Fever! Love her game! Perfect addition!" A fan said.

Someone else added, "Yeay!!!! Welcome to the fever Odyssey!!!"

Another person wrote, "’m a huuuuuuge odyssey sims fan! Very happy about this pick up!!! Welcome Odyssey!!"

"Amazing pick up," a fan reacted.

One more fan commented, "Best PG available and she going to Indy."

Odyssey Sims today

• 26 points
• 10 ASSISTS
• 8/11 FG

pic.twitter.com/adOblm8C7g
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) August 25, 2024

Odyssey Sims earned her only WNBA All-Star selection in 2019 with the Lynx, and in 11 starts with the Sparks earlier this season, she averaged 9.8 points and 3.5 assists per game. She'll wear No. 1 with the Fever.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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