The Indiana Fever were dealt another roster blow on Wednesday as forward Damiris Dantas was officially named to Team Brazil for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup. The international tournament, which runs from June 28 to July 6, will cause Dantas to miss several WNBA games as she represents her country on the global stage.
She joins fellow Brazilians Kamilla Cardoso of the Chicago Sky and 19-year-old rising star Manu Alves on the roster.
Dantas’ Production This Season
In seven appearances for the Fever this season, the 32-year-old Dantas has averaged:
- 4.0 points
- 2.9 rebounds
- 0.3 assists
She has also played roughly 11.4 minutes per game.
Her most recent outing, a win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday, saw her post 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal in just 17 minutes, helping Indiana secure an 85–76 victory.
Indiana Fever to Miss Dantas During Critical Stretch
Dantas’ absence comes at a challenging time for the Fever. The team will face:
- Dallas Wings (June 27)
- Las Vegas Aces (July 3)
- Los Angeles Sparks (July 5)
Damiris Dantas is expected to be unavailable for these games due to both international matches and training obligations with Team Brazil.
Brazil will compete in Group A of the AmeriCup, facing:
- Argentina (June 28)
- Canada (June 30)
- Dominican Republic (July 1)
- El Salvador (July 2)
The AmeriCup also serves as a qualifying tournament for the FIBA Women’s World Cup and the Olympic Games, adding extra significance to her call-up.
Fever’s Depth Continues to Be Tested
Indiana Fever is already managing without Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham due to injuries. In response, the team recently signed Aari McDonald under the hardship exception. Now, Damaris Dantas’ departure adds yet another hurdle for a Fever squad still trying to find consistency.
Next up, the Fever take on the Chicago Sky this Saturday at 8:00 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago.
