Indiana Fever Sign Guard Odyssey Sims Amid Injuries
The Indiana Fever announced on Sunday that experienced guard Odyssey Sims has signed with the team on a hardship contract following injuries to their guards Sydney Colson (ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (foot fracture). This move introduces a seasoned playmaker at a critical time when the Fever have been missing their top three point guard options, including Caitlin Clark, who is sidelined with a groin injury.
Details of the Hardship Contract
Under WNBA regulations, hardship contracts are temporary, permitting up to three signings, and players signed on such contracts are ineligible for playoff participation. Sims, 33, appeared in 12 games earlier this season with the Los Angeles Sparks, posting averages of 9.8 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. With over ten years of professional experience, she has been an All-Star and earned Second-Team All-WNBA honors in 2019. This marks her sixth team since being selected second overall in the 2014 draft.
Team Impact and Recent Performance
Indiana's recent victory without an active point guard was possible because league rules prevented the signing of S...