Fever face guard depth challenge

The Fever confirm two guards will miss the rest of the 2025 season after injuries sustained against the Phoenix Mercury.

Fever lose remaining health point guards for the season

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever say Sydney Colson tore her left ACL in the first quarter and Aari McDonald broke a bone in her right foot during the Aug 7 game with the Phoenix Mercury. Colson is out for the season and McDonald will miss the remainder of 2025, leaving Indiana without a healthy point guard.

The Fever note Caitlin Clark’s groin strain also affects guard depth. They lost the game to the Mercury 95-60 and sit 17-14 in fifth place, with two straight defeats. McDonald joined the Fever this season after a stint with the LA Sparks and has averaged around 10 points and 5 assists per game this year.

The injuries create a clear depth crisis in the Fever backcourt. With both Colson and McDonald sidelined, the team must lean on less experienced players and adjust lineups in real time. The situation tests Indiana’s scouting and development pipeline, and it could push staff to explore short-term additions or more minute rotations for young guards. In the near term, the focus shifts to ball handling, defense and preserving the rest of the schedule while trying to keep the playoff race within reach.

This episode reveals how quickly a season can hinge on a single position. It also spotlights the value of versatility on a roster that cannot rely on a stable point guard rotation. For a franchise eyeing growth, the question is whether the Fever can build depth fast enough to weather this storm and stay competitive in a crowded standings race.

Highlights

The road ahead will test how far the Fever can go with less guard depth.