What happened: The Indiana Fever have hired Sheri Sam as assistant general manager. Sam, who played 10 seasons in the WNBA, joins the organization after previously serving as a scouting manager for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Why it matters: The hire bolsters the front office following recent departures across Fever leadership, including team president Kelly Krauskopf and general manager Amber Cox. Sam brings a decade of professional playing experience and front-office scouting background as Indiana prepares for the 2027 season.

What to watch: Indiana continues assembling its basketball operations staff ahead of the 2027 WNBA season.