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The Indiana Fever have bolstered their roster by signing Aerial Powers to a seven-day hardship contract, the WNBA team confirmed on Saturday.
📌 Why the Move?
The signing comes as the Fever continue to battle injuries and roster shortages, leaving them in need of experienced depth. Under WNBA rules, hardship contracts allow teams to temporarily add players when their roster falls below the league minimum due to injuries or absences.
🌟 About Aerial Powers
Former first-round draft pick (2016).
Has played for the Dallas Wings, Washington Mystics, and Minnesota Lynx.
Known for her athleticism, scoring bursts, and defensive hustle.
Won a WNBA Championship with Washington in 2019.
🗣️ What It Means for the Fever
Powers’ addition provides the Fever with:
Scoring punch off the bench.
A seasoned player with playoff and championship experience.
Temporary depth to navigate their current injury crisis.
🔭 Looking Ahead
While this deal is short-term, Powers has the chance to make a strong impression and potentially earn a longer stint with the Fever—or catch the attention of other franchises needing veteran help.
🔥 For Indiana, the move is less about long-term planning and more about surviving a difficult stretch. But with Aerial Powers on board, the Fever add grit, energy, and a player who knows how to win.
