WNBA opens Friday, May 8

- The WNBA kicks off its 30th season on Friday, May 8, with Indiana Fever’s opener at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Dallas coming the next day. - Sporting News and Yahoo report the Fever trimmed the roster to 13, waived three guards, and shifted Justine Pissott to a developmental pool spot before the opener. - The Clark era’s early narrative also shifted as WNBA GMs put Paige Bueckers atop the franchise‑player survey heading into opening week. (sports.yahoo.com) (sportingnews.com)