DAMIRIS DANTAS NEWS

Fever player's humble admission sheds light on 2025 season performance Damiris Dantas recently opened up about her mental health while promoting a documentary series from ESPN.

OCTOBER 27 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

2025 Player Review: Damiris Dantas By Madie Chandler-Donahue Position: Forward Age: 32 Years Pro: 10 Signed: By the Fever on Feb. 1, 2024. Key Stats: Averaged 4.6 points and 2...

OCTOBER 22 • WNBA.COM

Remaining out for Game 5 Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Aces, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Dantas will miss her eighth consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol. Brianna Turner and Makayla Timpson are candidates to continue receiving a slight bump in minutes with Dantas sidelined in Tuesday's elimination game.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 against the Aces.

Impact Dantas will miss her seventh consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol. If the Fever manage to stave off elimination Sunday, her next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's Game 5 at Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

"Who the heck whacked her?"- WNBA fans irked over $197,100 Fever star ruled out for crucial Game 3 vs Aces The Indiana Fever announced that center-forward Damiris Dantas will be out for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Las Vegas Ace...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't play Friday Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Aces.

Impact Dantas will miss a sixth straight game as she continues to deal with a concussion. The next opportunity for her to return to the floor will be Sunday for Game 4.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Is Damiris Dantas playing in Game 2 against Las Vegas Aces? Latest on Indiana Fever's backup center's status (Sep. 23) Damiris Dantas will remain sidelined for the Indiana Fever's Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ruled out for Tuesday Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Aces, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Dantas will miss her fifth consecutive game while in the league's concussion protocol, and her next chance to play will come in Friday's Game 3. Brianna Turner and Natasha Howard are candidates for a slight bump in minutes with Dantas sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kelsey Mitchell scores 34 points, leads Fever to Game 1 upset win over Aces, 89-73

Kelsey Mitchell scored a playoff-career high 34 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Las Vegas Aces 89-73 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Out for Sunday Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 against the Aces, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Dantas will miss her fourth consecutive game due to a concussion, and her next chance to suit up will come in Tuesday's Game 2 against Las Vegas. With the 32-year-old center sidelined, Natasha Howard, Brianna Turner and Aerial Powers are candidates for a slight bump in minutes.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Dantas (concussion) is out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Dream, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Thursday is set to mark a third consecutive absence for Dantas, who remains in the concussion protocol. With Dantas ruled out against Atlanta, some more playing time will be available to Aerial Powers and Brianna Turner in the Indiana frontcourt. Dantas would need the Fever to advance to the next round of the playoffs in order to have a chance to return this postseason.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fever will miss player who would be 'important part' of game plan vs Dream in WNBA Playoffs Coach Stephanie White knew the Indiana Fever would be without a key player in the frontcourt. Here's why Damiris Dantas' presence will be mi...

SEPTEMBER 15 • INDYSTAR.COM

Won't play Tuesday Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Dream.

Impact Dantas will miss her second consecutive game due to the league's concussion protocol. If the Fever are able to stave off elimination at home in Game 2, her next opportunity to suit up will come in Thursday's Game 3. Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard and Aerial Powers are candidates for a slight bump in minutes with Dantas sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fever hit with all too familiar storyline ahead of Dream playoffs match The Fever will play the first game of playoffs without Damiris Dantas, who suffered a concussion during the team's practice Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 13 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Fever Injury Update: Caitlin Clark joined by 6-foot-4 Brazilian teammate on sidelines for Indiana's playoffs opener vs Atlanta Dream Damiris Dantas joined Caitlin Clark and four others in the Indiana Fever's injury list ahead of the WNBA playoffs. The Fever are set to take...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Dantas (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 against the Dream, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Dantas will miss the Fever's opening game of the postseason due to the league's concussion protocol. Her next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's Game 2. Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard and Aerial Powers are candidates for a slight bump in minutes with Dantas sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hits double digits in win Dantas finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 83-72 victory over the Lynx.

Impact Dantas reached at least 10 points for the first time in 10 games dating back to Aug. 15 against the Mystics, and her six rebounds tied a season best. She has been a surprising contributor from behind the arc lately, too, hitting at least one three-point in three games in a row, totaling six makes in the span.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six rebounds in quick spurt Dantas ended with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across eight minutes during Tuesday's 85-79 loss to the Mercury.

Impact Dantas matched her season best in rebounds, as she also pulled down six boards May 22 against the Dream. She still has played eight or fewer minutes in four of the past five games, going scoreless in three of the appearances.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sees eight minutes in win Dantas had zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in eight minutes during Sunday's 99-93 win over Connecticut.

Impact Dantas continues to be used sparingly by the Fever, and her streak of double-digit workloads ended at four games. She was coming off a strong showing against the Mystics on Friday, as she had 10 points in 12 minutes off the bench.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sonia Citron's 21 points and Kiki Iriafen's double-double lead the Mystics past the Fever 88-84

Sonia Citron scored 21 points, Kiki Iriafen had 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 88-84

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Plays 12 minutes off bench Dantas ended Tuesday's 81-80 loss to the Wings with three points (1-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 12 minutes.

Impact Dantas has reached double-digit minutes in three straight games, posting averages of 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in that span. She's unlikely to generate much fantasy value while Aliyah Boston is healthy.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bright spot in loss Dantas registered six points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds across 13 minutes during Thursday's 95-60 loss to Phoenix.

Impact The Fever were run out of the building in this one, allowing Dantas to see a handful of extra minutes. The veteran holds averages of 4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 11.9 minutes per game this season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sees six minutes in loss Dantas racked up two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across six minutes during Tuesday's 100-91 loss to Los Angeles.

Impact Dantas was the only Fever player to score off the bench in this loss. Her minutes continue to be low on a nightly basis with the forward playing a total of 39 minutes over her last five outings.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records 12 points off bench Dantas closed Wednesday's 107-101 victory over Phoenix with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes.

Impact Dantas was a spark off the bench, providing quick offense in just 10 minutes. After going scoreless in the past two games, she bounced back nicely, just missing her season high in points by one. Her two three-pointers also matched a season best.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

McDonald scores a career-high 27 and the short-handed Fever beat the Mercury for 3rd straight win

Aari McDonald scored a career-high 27 points, Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 12 rebounds for her fourth straight double-double, and the short-handed Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix...

JULY 31 • Associated Press