Indiana Fever sign Mercedes Russell following injury to Damiris Dantas

The Indiana Fever have signed veteran center Mercedes Russell to bolster their frontcourt after Damiris Dantas was ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season with a knee injury. Dantas underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus, leaving the Fever without a key reserve. Russell, a two-time WNBA champion, joins the team despite not having played this season. Her experience in 209 WNBA games and her height of 6'6" will be essential as the Fever prepare for the playoffs.

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