The unpredictability of the WNBA hit Aari McDonald hard during the offseason. Coming off her first season with the Los Angeles Sparks, a successful campaign when she started a career-best 10 games, McDonald went into free agency as one of the better pure point guards on the market.

Aari McDonald has impressed with the Fever. But with Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham nearing returns, she won't be able to be on team much longer.

With no clear path of keeping standout hardship signee Aari McDonald to the roster, Indiana Fever fan may be dealt a tough blow just as the the team begins to find its rhythm.