WNBA Player on Temporary Leave Receives Message From Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever are looking to continue their success after winning back-to-back games without Caitlin Clark.
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Indiana's star guard is out of the lineup for their next matchup, set to miss her third straight game and eighth game of the season.
During the Fever's first season with head coach Stephanie White, Clark has been plagued with injuries.
Indiana has also dealt with the departure of Damiris Dantas, who left the team for an overseas commitment, playing in the 2025 FIBA Women's EuroBasket with the Brazilian National Team.
While the Fever were going about the season, Dantas was making history overseas.
Dantas became the second all-time leading scorer in AmeriCupW. At this point in her career with Team Brazil, Dantas had scored 401 points.
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"HISTORY MADE," posted the AmeriCupW social media account. "🇧🇷✨Damiris Dantas is now the 2nd all-time leading scorer in #AmeriCupW."
The Fever then took to social media, reacting to the historic news on Dantas.
"TOO TOUGH DD," the Indiana Fever responded.
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Damiris Dantas has been playing professional basketball since 2010. Before her time in the WNBA, Dantas previously played with Real Celta Vigo, Maranhao, Ourinhos and Americans.
She's also spent time with the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream during her time in the WNBA.
Dantas' career with the Brazilian National Team includes two gold medals and two bronze medals in the AmeriCup.
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Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White. Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
During her second season with the Indiana Fever, Damiris Dantas has posted 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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