Indiana Fever Sign Veteran Aerial Powers to 7-Day Hardship Contract

The Indiana Fever signed veteran guard Aerial Powers to a seven-day hardship contract amid a season plagued by injuries to key players including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, and Sydney Colson. Powers, a 31-year-old ten-year WNBA veteran, has played for multiple teams including the Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics, Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and most recently the Golden State Valkyries, where she appeared in two games this season. She was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2016 draft, made the All-Rookie Team that year, and won a championship with the Mystics in 2019. Powers brings experience and versatility, averaging 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game across her career, and will likely provide immediate help to a Fever squad trying to maintain its playoff position with eight games remaining. The Fever, holding a 19-17 record and sixth place in the standings, hope Powers' addition can help them overcome their depleted guard rotation and make a strong postseason push. She will wear number 23 and is expected to contribute right away in their upcoming game against the Minnesota Lynx.