Mercedes Russell signs with Indiana Fever after Dantas injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Mercedes Russell has signed with the Indiana Fever following a season-ending injury to Damiris Dantas. Dantas recently underwent surgery to repair her torn meniscus, prompting the Fever to make the move. Russell, a 6-foot-6 center and former WNBA champion with the Seattle Storm, has not played in the WNBA this season. The Fever's current record sits at 20-12, and they have won six of their last eight games, enhancing their playoff position.
- •Russell was signed to a contract through the end of the 2026 season.
- •Dantas averaged 3.3 points and 1.5 rebounds before her injury.
- •Russell won WNBA championships in 2018 and 2020 with the Storm.
- •The Fever also signed Michelle Onyiah from the Upshot League.
- •Indiana currently ranks seventh in total rebounds per game.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes Russell shares first reaction after joining Indiana Fever
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes Russell signs with Indiana Fever after Damiris Dantas injury
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — The Indiana Fever just signed another key player
"Two-time WNBA champion Mercedes Russell opened up about joining the Indiana Fever after the team signed her through a season-ending injury exception.
"The Indiana Fever have added depth in the front court, signing WNBA champion Mercedes Russell following a season-ending injury to Damiris Dantas.
"Veteran center Mercedes Russell joins the Fever after a season-ending injury to Damiris Dantas.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 12:32 AMMercedes Russell shares first reaction after joining Indiana Fever
Two-time WNBA champion Mercedes Russell opened up about joining the Indiana Fever after the team signed her through a season-ending injury exception.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 4:57 PMMercedes Russell signs with Indiana Fever after Damiris Dantas injury
The Indiana Fever have added depth in the front court, signing WNBA champion Mercedes Russell following a season-ending injury to Damiris Dantas.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 4:41 PMThe Indiana Fever just signed another key player
Veteran center Mercedes Russell joins the Fever after a season-ending injury to Damiris Dantas.
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