The 2026 WNBA season is set to tip off this Friday, and the Seattle Storm are making some final roster adjustments before the big day. In a move that has fans talking, Seattle has waived former Lady Vol standout Rennia Davis, along with guard/forward Jaelyn Brown, as they finalize their lineup ahead of the regular-season opener.

The Storm will host the Golden State Valkyries at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, May 8, with tipoff scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT (ION). It's a highly anticipated matchup that kicks off what promises to be an exciting season for Seattle. After the home opener, the Storm will hit the road for a three-game stretch, visiting the Connecticut Sun on May 10, the Toronto Tempo on May 13, and wrapping up against the Indiana Fever on May 17.

For fans of Tennessee basketball, Davis's release is a notable story. She played for the Lady Vols from 2017 to 2021, making a strong impression before being selected in the first round of the 2021 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx. While her time in Seattle has come to an end, the Storm will still have a familiar face on the roster: former Lady Vol Jordon Horston remains with the team heading into opening day.

As the WNBA season gets underway, all eyes will be on how the Storm's final roster shapes up and whether they can make a deep playoff run. For now, the focus is on Friday's tipoff and the energy of a new season.