Indiana Fever Urged to Trade for Cameron Brink’s Teammate Amid Caitlin Clark’s Injury

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 3:21 PM ET

Since Caitlin Clark was ruled out due to a left quad strain, the Indiana Fever have struggled, dropping their third straight and falling to 2-4 on the season.

Clark is expected to be out until at least June 10, when Indiana takes on the Atlanta Dream. But the Fever dealt more injuries to the guard position in Friday's loss to the Connecticut Sun, as both Sydney Colson (left leg) and Sophie Cunningham (right ankle) left with injuries.

The Los Angeles Sparks are dealing with a few injuries of their own. Cameron Brink is still recovering from an ACL tear during her rookie season, while Rickea Jackson has been ruled out for the past few games due to personal reasons.

Outside of Clark and Angel Reese, Jackson was one of the top rookies from the 2024 draft class, averaging 13.4 points and 3.9 rebounds last year. But in three games in 2025, she has struggled, tallying 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.

LA Sparks coach Lynne Roberts on Rickea Jackson being out due to personal reasons: “Rickea is a big part of organization and our team. She’s taking personal time and we support her and we’re excited to get her back when she’s ready to be back.”
— Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) June 1, 2025

With Jackson sidelined for a few games, many WNBA fans believe she may be having internal issues with the Sparks. Some are even calling for her to be traded to the Fever, who could use the help. They shared their thoughts on X.

"Just get Rickea to the Fever, please," one fan tweeted.

"The Twitter meltdown that'll occur when Rickea Jackson is traded to the Fever will be legendary," another tweeted.

"@IndianaFever tap in on the Rickea story and I don't care who y'all bribe, but bring her to the Fever," a fan tweeted.

"trying to think of a rickea trade package to the fever," another tweeted.

"Hol up Rickea Jackson wants a trade. Make the call Indiana Fever we need her," a fan tweeted.

"RICKEA JACKSON TO THE INDIANA FEVER," added a sixth.

With injuries piling up at the guard position, the Fever signed Aari McDonald to an emergency hardship exception on Monday. They will be back in action on Tuesday, facing the Washington Mystics.

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

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