Slowly but surely, rookie forward Makayla Timpson is working her way into the Indiana Fever rotation.The No. 19 overall pick from this year's draft, part of the trade return after Indiana offloaded NaLyssa Smith this winter,

The Fever are coming off of their 2025 Commissioner’s Cup title earlier in the week, as they took down the Minnesota Lynx 74-59. Caitlin Clark didn’t play due to a groin injury, but the Fever showed they can still score without her. Aari McDonald has proven to be a jolt of electricity, as they’ve fared well with her in the starting lineup.