Fever Finalize Roster: Jaelyn Brown Waived,Makayla Timpson In
INDIANAPOLIS – May 14,2025 – The Indiana Fever have announced their final roster decisions ahead of the upcoming 2025 WNBA season.The team waived guard Jaelyn Brown, paving the way for Makayla Timpson to secure a spot. Fever fans are eager to see how Timpson will perform. The decision was made to meet league regulations and stay within salary cap limits; it will likely be well-received,offering a new dynamic to the team. The full analysis is below.
Fever Finalize Roster: Jaelyn Brown Waived, Makayla Timpson Secures Spot
Roster Decisions Take Shape
The Indiana Fever have finalized their roster ahead of the 2025 WNBA season, making the tough decisions necessary to comply with league regulations. Following the earlier release of Bree Hall, Jillian Alleyne, and Yvonne Ejim, the team faced one final cut to reach the required roster size.
The Final Decision: Brown vs. Timpson
The choice came down to guard Jaelyn Brown, 26, and Makayla Timpson, the Fever’s No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. All indications pointed towards Timpson securing a roster spot, given the positive remarks from Fever leadership.
Ultimately, the Fever announced Tuesday afternoon that they have waived Brown.
Official Announcement
Jaelyn Brown has been waived by the Fever.
— underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) May 13, 2025
Brown’s Journey to the Fever
Brown’s WNBA career includes a stint with the Dallas Wings in 2024, where she played in 14 games, averaging 2.6 points in 10.1 minutes per game. She joined the Fever in February 2025 as part of a four-team trade that brought Sophie Cunningham to Indiana from the Phoenix Mercury and sent NaLyssa Smith to the Wings.
Roster Composition and Salary Cap
With Brown’s departure, the Fever will begin the season with 11 players, one short of the WNBA maximum. This decision ensures the team remains under the league’s salary cap threshold.
Timpson’s Triumph
The waiving of Brown officially confirms that Makayla Timpson has made the Fever’s final roster, a decision likely to be well-received by fans. The Fever’s coaching staff had previously expressed optimism about Timpson’s potential.
Stephanie White and other members of the Fever had been speaking of Timpson
, indicating her value to the team’s future plans.
