The Indiana Fever just signed another key player
The Indiana Fever have signed veteran center Mercedes Russell to a season-ending injury exception contract. Russell, who played for the Los Angeles Sparks last season, will bolster the team’s frontcourt after Damiris Dantas underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Russell was drafted 22nd overall by the New York Liberty in the 2018 WNBA […]
Brooklyn, NY - On July 3, 2025, the Indiana Fever made a significant move by signing veteran center Mercedes Russell to a season-ending injury exception contract. The 31-year-old, who previously played for the Los Angeles Sparks, is expected to strengthen the Fever's frontcourt after Damiris Dantas sustained a season-ending injury.
Russell, drafted 22nd overall by the New York Liberty in 2018, spent the majority of her WNBA career with the Seattle Storm, where she won back-to-back championships in 2018 and 2020. She also won the 2024 WNBL Championship with Australia's Southside Flyers, earning the Grand Final MVP award. Now joining the Fever, Russell will provide additional size and versatility to the team's lineup, filling the void left by the injured Dantas, who had appeared in only 12 games this season.
The Fever, currently 20-12, would face the Washington Mystics in the first round of the playoffs if they begin immediately.
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