Indiana Fever Finalize Roster with Preseason Cuts

The Indiana Fever's decision to waive Megan McConnell, Kayana Traylor, and Jessica Timmons reflects strategic choices made ahead of the 2026 WNBA season. McConnell, sister to Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell, brought valuable experience from playing in the WNBL in Australia. Traylor, a Martinsville grad, had a diverse playing background including a Final Four appearance with Virginia Tech and time in Athletes Unlimited. Timmons, a rookie drafted by the Fever, showcased her scoring ability at Alabama.

The Fever now have a standard roster of 12 players, with one development spot available. According to the new CBA, WNBA teams can carry two players in these development spots, allowing them to participate fully in practice and team activities but be activated for a maximum of 12 games per season. The team has already signed Justine Pissott to one of these spots and may use the other for one of the waived players, providing additional depth and flexibility.

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To reduce the roster to the WNBA-required 12 players before the start of the regular season.

They will go through waivers, allowing other teams to claim their contracts. If unclaimed, they become unrestricted free agents.

A roster spot that allows players to practice and participate in team activities, but they can only be activated for a limited number of games.

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