{"id":121401,"date":"2025-08-30T19:53:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T19:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/121401\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T19:53:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T19:53:41","slug":"fever-makes-important-roster-move-after-defeating-sparks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/121401\/","title":{"rendered":"Fever makes important roster move after defeating Sparks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post Fever makes important roster move after defeating Sparks<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, the Indiana Fever<\/a> signed Aerial Powers to a hardship contract<\/a>. This was done to compensate for the rash of injuries afflicting the Fever\u2019s top talent<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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After they defeated the Los Angeles Sparks<\/a> on Friday, 76-75, Indiana re-signed Powers to a seven-day hardship contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During the game, Powers finished with 9 points, 6 rebounds, and two assists.<\/p>\n

This comes at a pivotal time with the season coming to a close and the playoffs around the corner. Currently, the Fever have a record of 21-18 and are in 6th place in the WNBA standings.<\/p>\n

This year, Powers is averaging 3.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in three games played.<\/p>\n

Previously, Powers had played with the Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics, Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and Golden State Valkyries.<\/p>\n

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In June, Powers signed with the Valkyries<\/a> to fill gaps left behind by players taking part in the EuroBasket tournament.<\/p>\n

Powers was named to the 2016 WNBA Rookie Team coming out of Michigan State University.<\/p>\n

With the Mystics, Powers helped lead them to the WNBA championship. Additionally, Powers has played overseas in China, South Korea, and Turkey.<\/p>\n

Her ability to score and rebound provides much-needed relief to a Fever team hobbling at the worst point of the season.<\/p>\n

The Fever will take whatever they can get<\/p>\n

Prior to the season, the Fever were considered genuine title contenders<\/a>. Led by the starting five of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard, Aliyah Boston, and DeWanna Bonner.<\/p>\n

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Then the injuries piled up and Bonner abruptly left Indiana to go to Phoenix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clark has missed a total of 14 games due to quad and groin injuries. Recently, Sophie Cunningham went out with a knee injury<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plus, Syd Colson and Aari McDonald went out for the year<\/a> with injuries. In essence, the addition of Powers, an established proven veteran, is very welcomed.<\/p>\n

She can compliment the continued excellence of Mitchell, Howard, and Boston.<\/p>\n

Related: Caitlin Clark visibly annoyed after Fever win over Sparks<\/a><\/p>\n

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