Barring any last-minute trades or signings, rookie Makayla Timpson has made Fever's opening day roster after Indiana waived Jaelyn Brown on Tuesday.

Indiana's increased national footprint has led to big changes by the team, as announced on Tuesday. The Fever stated that they are improving their television reach as they seek to put Clark, Aliyah Boston and their teammates' games in front of more eyeballs this season.

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INDIANAPOLIS — TEGNA Inc. and the Indiana Fever announced an expanded broadcast partnership, with stations in 11 additional Midwest markets. Those stations will join WTHR to air 18 Indiana Fever games free over-the-air to 4.6 million households across the region.

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull has noticed some subtle changes in teammate Caitlin Clark as the All-WNBA guard approaches her second season. " [This year] there is this different aura about it, that she's here and she's ready to take care of business," Hull said to ESPN's Alexa Philippou.

The Indiana Fever surrounded its young core with championship experience. That brings championship expectations for Caitlin Clark & Co.

Before the start of the game, though, the team introduced their newest star. It was the first time that Brittney Griner was introduced to the home crowd since she signed a one-year deal to play for Atlanta. When her name was called, the crowd erupted and had an energetic reaction.