Aari Mcdonald: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kelsey Mitchell Lauds Aari McDonald’s Fever Impact After Win Over Wings

The Indiana Fever won their fourth game in a row on Friday night as they defeated the Dallas Wings 88-78. Impressively, all four wins have come with Caitlin Clark on the sidelines as she continues to nurse a groin injury. In Clark’s absence, several notable Fever players have stepped up to fill the void.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Former Arizona Star Signs With Overseas Team

The history of Arizona women’s basketball isn’t near the success that UA fans have seen with men’s basketball with their 39 NCAA Tournament appearances, 21 Sweet Sixteens, 11 Elite Eights, four FInal Fours and one National Title.

Indiana Fever News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / August 1

Aari McDonald Has Historic Night in the WNBA

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 31

Chloe Bibby Stating Case to Stay With Fever Long-Term

The Indiana Fever extended their winning streak to three games Wednesday night, exploding for a season-high 107 points in a 6-point victory over the Phoenix Mercury.

WNBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'WNBA Finals MVPs' quiz

How many WNBA Finals MVPs can you name in five minutes?

The 'WNBA Most Valuable Player award winners' quiz

The 'Most points in a WNBA season' quiz

The 'WNBA All-Star game MVP' quiz

WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 27

Kelsey Mitchell explodes for 35 points in decisive Fever win over Sky

Mitchell fell three points shy of her career best effort against the Connecticut Sun in 2019.

Fever HC Stephanie White addresses WNBA schedule stress before game

Aces explode for 106 points in a win over Paige Bueckers-less Wings

Tina Charles helps Sun trounce Valkyries

Alyssa Thomas helps Mercury break losing streak at Mystics

Dream hand Lynx first home loss of year

WNBA News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Bizarre Moment Takes Place Minutes Before Sky–Fever Game

At 13-12 entering Sunday’s game against the Chicago Sky, the Indiana Fever’s season has been defined by peaks and valleys, largely because injuries have disrupted their backcourt rotations.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 27

Arizona's Aari McDonald Making an Impact in the WNBA

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Aari McDonald Had Something to Say After Caitlin Clark-Less Fever Beat Aces

The Indiana Fever did not have the services of Caitlin Clark on Thursday night as they hosted the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The 23-year-old missed her third straight game due to a re-aggravated groin injury, which only meant that the rest of the squad had to step up in her stead.

WNBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 25

'Unreal': Sophie Cunningham Loses It Over Aari McDonald’s Cold-Blooded Stepback Vs Aces

Even a veteran like Sophie Cunningham couldn’t believe her eyes when Aari McDonald hit that ice-cold step-back game‑winner against the Las Vegas Aces.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Aari McDonald Admits Disappointment as Caitlin Clark-Less Fever Suffer Blowout Loss

Caitlin Clark missed Wednesday's game against the New York Liberty due to the right groin injury she suffered during Tuesday's outing. With her sidelined, the Indiana Fever got blown out by the reigning WNBA champions.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 8

Caitlin Clark Details How Aari McDonald Pairing Makes Fever Less Predictable

On July 8, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White asserted that, barring any setbacks, star guard Caitlin Clark is set to make her return to the court during the Fever's game against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 7

Stephanie White Shares 'Really Good' Part of Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald Fever Match

One strange aspect of the Indiana Fever's current roster construction is that guards Caitlin Clark and Aari McDonald still have not been on the court at the same time during a game.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / July 4

Aliyah Boston Sums Up Aari McDonald's Fever Impact With One Stat

Ever since the Indiana Fever made the swap between DeWanna Bonner and Aari McDonald things have been different, because it turns out the guard originally brought in on a hardship contract has been everything the Fever could have asked for.

Indiana Fever News / Winsidr / July 2

Aari McDonald is the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup’s Biggest Winner

Aari McDonald was all smiles speaking with reporters on June 2 during an Indiana Fever shootaround. The reason? The Fever had given her the first opportunity all season to get back on a WNBA court since being left unsigned by the Los Angeles Sparks following 2024. “I was very anxious.

Indiana Fever News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / June 27

Fever Coach Excited To Have Aari McDonald Back

When DeWanna Bonner was waived by the Indiana Fever on Wednesday, coach Stephanie White did not hesitate to contact former Arizona Wildcats star Aari McDonald and offer her a contract for the balance of the season.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL mascot names' quiz

The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / June 26

Fever Coach Shares What Aari McDonald Addition Could Mean for Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever have reunited with Aari McDonald, signing the 26-year-old guard for the remainder of the season in the wake of DeWanna Bonner's departure.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / June 26

Aari McDonald's Indiana Fever 'Place to Be' Verdict After Re-Signing Says it All

The news about DeWanna Bonner wanting to leave the Indiana Fever that was revealed back on June 24 (and which led to her being waived by the team on June 25) left a sour taste in the mouths of many Fever fans.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / June 26

DeWanna Bonner Out, Aari McDonald In: Fever Must Adjust After Offseason Falls Flat

DeWanna Bonner's short-lived stint with the Indiana Fever officially concluded Wednesday morning, the team announcing that they had waived the 37-year-old veteran, re-signing guard Aari McDonald in a corresponding move.

Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / June 25

Fever make most of Bonner situation by re-signing standout

Fever make most of DeWanna Bonner situation by re-signing hardship exception standout

Bonner's unceremonious exit could have been another setback for an Indiana squad expected to contend for a WNBA title before the season began.

DeWanna Bonner update leaves Caitlin Clark, Fever without valuable veteran leader

Caitlin Clark suffering through worst shooting slump of her career

The 'WNBA champion head coaches' quiz

Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / June 25

Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, sign Aari McDonald

The Indiana Fever waived six-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion forward DeWanna Bonner on Wednesday. In a corresponding transaction, the Fever (7-7) re-signed guard Aari McDonald for the rest of the 2025 season.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / June 7

Angel Reese, Sky squander opportunity against Fever

Angel Reese, Sky squander opportunity against Caitlin Clark-less Fever

The Chicago Sky caught the Indiana Fever without guard Caitlin Clark and head coach Stephanie White on Saturday. Yet instead of closing the gap between their purported rival, the Sky showed once again they aren't in the Fever's orbit.

Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot makes early exit vs. Fever

Five reasons why Fever, WNBA desperately need Clark back

Kayla Thornton helps Valkyries shock Aces in blowout win

Wings are struggling while searching for their team identity

Storm stake sold at $325M valuation

Indiana Fever News / Hardwood Heroics / June 7

'A Different Energy': Caitlin Clark Praises Aari McDonald’s Impact After Surprise Fever Debut

The Indiana Fever have faced plenty of lineup challenges over the past two weeks, with injuries to three of their primary guards, including Caitlin Clark, forcing the team to scramble for reinforcements.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 6

Sky Coach Gets Honest About 'Damage' Fever Guard Does

On June 7, the Chicago Sky have an opportunity to avenge their 93-58 defeat to the Indiana Fever that took place on May 17, which was the first game of the 2025 regular season for both teams.

Indiana Fever News / ESPN / June 3

New G McDonald helps end Clark-less Fever's skid

The Fever won their first game since point guard Caitlin Clark was injured, getting a lift from emergency hardship signing Aari McDonald in a win over Washington.

Indiana Fever News / Field Level Media / June 2

Short-handed Fever sign G Aari McDonald

The Indiana Fever signed former lottery pick Aari McDonald on Monday via an emergency hardship exception. The 5-foot-6 guard was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream and was runnerup for the WNBA's 2021 Rookie of the Year honor.