The Indiana Fever fired general manager Amber Cox on Friday afternoon, continuing a day of front-office changes in Indianapolis. Cox's removal followed a Friday morning announcement that team president Kelly Krauskopf had stepped down.
The shake-up follows a disappointing season in which the Fever finished 28-16, fell to the 6-seed in the playoffs for a third consecutive season, and lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round. Despite acknowledging championship aspirations entering the season, the team fell well short. Over Cox's two seasons at the helm, the Fever went a combined 52-36.
Mel Raines, president and CEO of PS&E, said in a statement that Cox had helped the organization navigate the seismic growth of both the WNBA and the franchise. "We're grateful for her contributions and wish her the very best moving forward," Raines said.
Indiana had the highest-scoring offense in league history in 2026 but struggled defensively. Its big three of Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston were all named All-Stars, yet the individual success did not translate to the postseason. Mitchell finished No. 2 in league scoring, and Clark was third in assists. Mitchell, an unrestricted free agent, said she will look around the league and do what is best for her and her family.
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