Fever Send Parting Message After All-Star Guard Leaves Indiana

Odyssey Sims departs the Fever after one season with the team.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:18pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented WNBA basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into abstract shapes and planes of color, representing the transition and change the Indiana Fever face after the departure of a key player.The departure of All-Star guard Odyssey Sims from the Indiana Fever leaves a void in their backcourt, as the team looks to rebuild and retool for the upcoming WNBA season.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Fever have lost another player in WNBA free agency, as 5-foot-8 guard Odyssey Sims has signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Wings. Sims played 12 games for the Fever last season, averaging 10.3 points, 18 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 26.4 minutes per game. She also started all eight playoff games for Indiana, putting up 14.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.4 steals. The Fever took to social media to send a parting message to Sims, thanking her for her contributions to the team.

Why it matters

The Fever have been active in WNBA free agency, both re-signing key players and adding new faces to the roster. Sims' departure is the latest in a series of player moves for the team, as they look to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season.

The details

Sims signed with the Fever as a mid-season recruit in 2025 amid the team's myriad of injuries. She will now return to Dallas after suiting up for the Wings in 2023, joining a backcourt rotation led by reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers and No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd.

  • Sims signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Wings in 2026.
  • Sims and the Wings will face the Fever in a preseason game on April 30, 2026.
  • The Wings will open their 2026 campaign against the Fever on May 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The players

Odyssey Sims

A 5-foot-8 guard who played 12 games for the Indiana Fever last season, averaging 10.3 points, 18 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 26.4 minutes per game. She also started all eight playoff games for the Fever, putting up 14.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.4 steals.

Paige Bueckers

The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, who will be part of the backcourt rotation for the Dallas Wings alongside Odyssey Sims and Azzi Fudd.

Azzi Fudd

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, who will also be part of the backcourt rotation for the Dallas Wings alongside Odyssey Sims and Paige Bueckers.

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What they’re saying

“thank you for everything, Odyssey ❤️”

— Indiana Fever, Team

What’s next

Sims and the Dallas Wings will face the Indiana Fever in a preseason game on April 30, 2026, and will also open their 2026 campaign against the Fever on May 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The takeaway

The Fever's loss of Odyssey Sims is the latest in a series of player moves for the team, as they continue to reshape their roster through WNBA free agency. Sims' departure will leave a void in the Fever's backcourt, but the team's active offseason suggests they are committed to building a competitive team for the upcoming season.