Fever bring Odyssey Sims to fill guard spot

Indiana adds veteran guard Odyssey Sims to cover injuries in the backcourt.

Fever Sign Odyssey Sims on Hardship Contract

INDIANAPOLIS Aug 10, 2025 — The Indiana Fever have signed guard Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract after injuries to Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald thin the backcourt. Sims, an 11 year WNBA veteran, has averaged 11.2 points per game, 3.8 assists per game and 2.5 rebounds per game across her career and has played for Tulsa, Dallas, LA, Minnesota, Atlanta and Connecticut.
Sims appeared for the LA Sparks this season, starting 11 games and averaging 9.8 points and 3.5 assists. She will wear No 1 for the Fever.

The move shows how teams lean on veteran guards to stabilize a thin rotation. Her presence could help Indiana manage minutes for younger guards and keep pace during a busy schedule. Long term, the move frames roster depth as a talking point for teams facing injuries and a tight payroll. Indiana gains leadership and a scoring option, but the club will rely on the fit with current guards and the evolving development plan for its bench.

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The weeks ahead will test how quickly the Fever can integrate a veteran presence into their system.