Odyssey Sims Says Heartfelt Goodbye to Indiana Fever, Ready for New WNBA Journey..
Veteran guard Odyssey Sims, who inked a one-year $78,831 deal with the Indiana Fever amid a barrage of injuries, has bid a heartfelt farewell to the team and its passionate fans. The 33-year-old point guard, waived by the Los Angeles Sparks earlier in the 2025 season, joined Indiana on August 10 via a hardship contract after season-ending injuries sidelined Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald, and later star Caitlin Clark.
Sims quickly proved indispensable, evolving from temporary filler to a playoff cornerstone. She started all eight postseason games, averaging 14.1 points, 4.4 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals, including a standout 17-point, three-steal performance in the semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces. Her rest-of-season contract extension underscored her impact on the injury-riddled backcourt, helping the Fever exceed expectations despite falling short in the playoffs.
Now a free agent, Sims shared an emotional Instagram post reflecting on her “unforgettable ride.” “What a crazy summer… To my teammates THANK YOU for being so genuine… Indiana THANK YOU for another opportunity and believing in me… THE BEST FANS IN THE LEAGUE!… I still got more left in this tank,” she wrote, teasing future bids from teams seeking veteran leadership. Fans flooded social media with heartbreak emojis, praising her resilience after years of bouncing between franchises.
Sims’ journey embodies WNBA grit: waived mid-season, yet she revitalized Indiana’s offense and defense. As free agency heats up, expect her poise and scoring prowess—evident in 10.3 points and 4.0 assists over 12 regular-season games—to draw suitors eager for a battle-tested guard. Her Fever stint ends on a high note, but Sims’ odyssey continues, proving doubters wrong one crossover at a time.
