Things went from bad to worse for the Indiana Fever when they lost both Sydney Colson and Sophie Cunningham to injuries against the Connecticut Sun. These two guards were expected to see more game time after Caitlin Clark’s left quadriceps injury, but had to leave the court early. As a result, the Fever dropped another game, bringing their record to 2-4. A start nobody expected, especially after the big-name additions in the offseason. But there’s something to cheer for the Fever fans. Team president Kelly Krauskopf said, “But we’re looking at adding another player for a replacement player. Help us with our numbers and try to get people healthy and try to get a full roster back together.” And within a day, the new player arrived. And a more positive update is now coming from the training center.The WNBA lets teams add extra players during the season if they fall below 10 healthy and available players. That’s exactly what happened to the Indiana Fever after injuries hit Caitlin Clark and other guards. Thanks to the emergency hardship exception, they were able to sign former LA Sparks guard Aari McDonald to help fill the gap. And now there is some encouraging news regarding Sydney Colson as well!At the latest Fever practice, Aari McDonald was fully involved, and Sydney Colson took part as well, according to Underdog WNBA. Caitlin Clark stood nearby, watching. However, Sophie Cunningham was nowhere to be seen. This is great news for Fever fans, as Colson looks ready to play against the Mystics on June 3rd.Sydney Colson (leg) practices Monday.— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) June 2, 2025Colson, who entered the WNBA in 2011, signed with the Fever as a free agent this offseason. Brought in mainly for her veteran presence, she saw limited minutes in the team’s first four games. But after Caitlin Clark went down with a quad injury, Colson was the obvious choice to step into the starting lineup. But things didn’t go well in her first start against the Mystics. She finished with just 4 points on 2-of-7 shooting, picked up 5 fouls, and turned the ball over 3 times.With Colson listed as day-to-day due to a left leg injury, the Indiana Fever are hopeful for her return soon. Head coach White emphasized the importance of Colson’s leadership, stating, “We need Sydney’s poise to get us back to playing our brand of basketball.” To address the immediate need in the backcourt, the Fever signed Aari McDonald to an emergency hardship contract. McDonald’s speed and experience are expected to provide a defensive edge, particularly against guards like Ariel Atkins, who is currently averaging 15.3 points per game for the Sky.With her return likely coming against the Mystics once again, all eyes will be on how Colson performs this time. A shot at redemption could be on the cards, as the Fever aim to snap out of their three-game losing streak and get back on track.That said, there’s plenty of excitement around the Aari McDonald signing. Fans still remember the viral moment she shared with Caitlin Clark back in 2024. At the time, Clark had some words about McDonald that are now making the rounds again. Let’s take a look!Caitlin Clark talks about her new teammate Aari McDonaldMcDonald was the number 3 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft and spent her first three seasons with the Atlanta Dream. In 2024, she joined the Los Angeles Sparks, where she averaged 8.7 points in 21.8 minutes per game. She even started the 2025 training camp with the Sparks but was waived.Aari McDonald (Credits: Instagram)After the Fever announced her signing, fans were quick to recall McDonald’s viral moment with Caitlin Clark in 2024 when she hilariously ran to guard Clark instead of taking her second free throw. That moment was the talk of the town back then, and now, the comments Clark made about McDonald at the time have resurfaced once again. “I think she was just trying to pick me up, I don’t think she had realized that she got another free throw, because it was the technical free throw. Kind person, honestly,” Clark said of McDonald.It’ll be fascinating to see how Aari McDonald fits into the rotation now that Sydney Colson is back from injury. Can McDonald help snap the Fever’s losing streak and bring some spark in Clark’s absence? Only time will tell.The post Indiana Fever Announces Locker Room Update 3 Hours After Major Decision Around Caitlin Clark’s New Teammate appeared first on EssentiallySports.