The Indiana Fever announced a major shake-up in their front office on Friday, with president Kelly Krauskopf stepping down and general manager Amber Cox being fired the same day. Krauskopf, who founded the Fever in 1999 and returned to the team in 2024 after a stint with the Indiana Pacers, leaves after two seasons back at the helm. Cox, who joined the Fever from Dallas in 2024, was dismissed amid a period of stagnation for the franchise.
The Fever had high hopes when Krauskopf and Cox reunited, aiming to build a championship contender around stars Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. Despite this core, the team finished as the No. 6 seed in both 2025 and 2026, matching their 2024 regular-season finish under the previous front office led by Allison Barber and Lin Dunn. The Fever reached the WNBA semifinals in 2025 despite six season-ending injuries, including to Clark. However, with a healthier lineup in 2026, they failed to advance past the first round, losing a three-game series to the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces.
Krauskopf’s impact on the franchise dates back nearly three decades, having been the franchise architect since 1999. After a break from the Fever between 2018 and 2024, she returned to Indianapolis with the hope of steering the team back toward championship contention. Cox’s tenure, though brief, was marked by an attempt to forge a winning formula that ultimately did not materialize.
With the front office overhaul, attention now turns to the future of head coach Stephanie White. White remains the coach for now, a source told IndyStar, though her position is uncertain given the new management shake-up. Krauskopf and Cox were responsible for bringing White back to the Fever in November 2024, recruiting her from the Connecticut Sun. White’s second stint as head coach has seen her compile a 52-36 record over two seasons.
White has a longstanding relationship with Krauskopf. She was promoted to head coach by Krauskopf in 2015 after serving as an assistant coach on Lin Dunn’s 2012 championship team. White’s 2025 team pushed the eventual champion Aces to a decisive Game 5 in the semifinals, losing in overtime despite a roster battered by injuries.
The 2026 season presented new challenges for White beyond the court. In May, a viral video showed a heated exchange between White and Caitlin Clark on the bench. In July, White addressed controversy sparked by Sophie Cunningham’s comments on transgender women in sports. In August, Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith publicly called for White’s resignation following fan backlash over White’s perceived defense of DiJonai Carrington after a hard foul on Cunningham.
While White remains in charge, it is common in the WNBA and other leagues for a new general manager to seek their own head coach. The Fever’s next moves regarding the coaching staff will likely depend on who steps into the vacant front office roles.
Chloe Peterson, the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar, can be reached at chloe.peterson@indystar.com. IndyStar offers a Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter and Fever-focused TV content for deeper analysis and coverage.
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