History of Natasha Howard in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 26, 2025

Natasha Howard is an American professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Known for her defensive prowess, she earned the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019. Drafted into the league in 2014 by the Fever, Howard's journey began in Toledo, Ohio. She honed her skills at Florida State University, where she excelled, ranking sixth in the NCAA for field goal percentage, establishing a strong foundation for her successful professional career.

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September 2, 1991: Natasha Howard's Birth

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

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2014: WNBA Rookie Season

In 2014, Natasha Howard was drafted by the Indiana Fever as the 5th overall pick and had a strong start to her rookie season, scoring 16 and 21 points in her first two professional games. She averaged 7.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game during her first season in Indiana.

2014: Drafted by the Fever

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

February 2, 2016: Trade to the Minnesota Lynx

On February 2, 2016, Natasha Howard was traded by the Indiana Fever to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for Devereaux Peters.

February 7, 2018: Trade to the 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.

July 17, 2019: Career-High Score

On July 17, 2019, Natasha Howard scored a career-high 33 points in a 90–79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx.

2019: WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

In 2019, Natasha Howard was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, marking a significant achievement in her career.

2020: WNBA Championship

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

2021: Acquired by the New York Liberty

In 2021, Natasha Howard was acquired by the New York Liberty in a three-team trade deal, marking another transition in her WNBA career.

January 2023: Traded to the Dallas Wings

In January 2023, Natasha Howard was traded to the Dallas Wings in a three-team deal.

2024: Fever Restructuring

In 2024, the Fever's front office was completely restructured, setting the stage for Natasha Howard's return in 2025.

February 2, 2025: Signed with the 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 that drafted her.