History of Natasha Howard in Timeline

Natasha Howard is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Known for her defensive prowess, she earned the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019. Drafted in 2014 by the Fever, Howard's career highlights her skills and impact on the court. Prior to her professional career, she honed her abilities at Florida State University, where she excelled, finishing sixth in the NCAA for field goal percentage.

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September 2, 1991: Natasha Howard Born

On September 2, 1991, Natasha Howard, an American professional basketball player, was born in Toledo, Ohio.

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2014: Drafted by the Fever

In 2014, Natasha Howard was drafted by the Indiana Fever, marking the beginning of her WNBA career.

2014: WNBA Debut and Early Performance

In 2014, Natasha Howard was selected 5th overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft. She started strong, scoring 16 and 21 points in her first two professional games. Her 21-point game marked a career high, and she concluded her rookie season with an average of 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for Indiana.

February 2, 2016: Trade to Minnesota Lynx

On February 2, 2016, Natasha Howard was traded by the Indiana Fever to the Minnesota Lynx in a sign-and-trade deal that allowed the Fever to acquire Devereaux Peters.

February 7, 2018: Trade to Seattle Storm

On February 7, 2018, Natasha Howard was traded to the Seattle Storm in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2018 WNBA draft. She became the starting power forward and experienced a career-best season, achieving highs in scoring, blocks, rebounds, assists, and steals. She was also named to the WNBA All-Defensive First Team and ranked second in the league for blocks.

July 17, 2019: Career-High Score Against Lynx

On July 17, 2019, Natasha Howard achieved a new career-high of 33 points in a 90–79 victory against the Minnesota Lynx.

2019: WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

In 2019, Natasha Howard was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, recognizing her outstanding defensive skills.

2020: Second WNBA Championship

In 2020, Natasha Howard won her third WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm, who swept the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals. The season was shortened to 22 games and played in a bubble at IMG Academy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Acquired by New York Liberty

In 2021, Natasha Howard was acquired by the New York Liberty in a three-team trade deal, continuing her WNBA career with a new team.

January 2023: Trade to Dallas Wings

In January 2023, Natasha Howard was traded to the Dallas Wings as part of a three-team deal, marking another transition in her WNBA career.

2024: Fever's Front Office Restructuring

Following the 2024 season, the Indiana Fever's front office underwent a complete restructuring. Bringing Howard back to Indiana was one of the priorities for the restructured front office.

2024: Stats Current Through 2024 Season

The statistics for Natasha Howard are current through the end of the 2024 season.

February 2, 2025: Signs with Indiana Fever

On February 2, 2025, Natasha Howard signed a one-year, $214,666 contract with the Indiana Fever as a free agent, returning to the team after a complete restructuring of the Fever's front office following the 2024 season.