Fever Face Two Front-Office Vacancies After Departures

Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf is stepping down, while general manager Amber Cox has departed, leaving two senior leadership vacancies as the team enters the offseason. The changes come after Indiana’s first-round playoff exit and ahead of decisions involving its roster and coaching staff. The Fever announced Krauskopf’s departure, describing her nearly three decades with Pacers Sports and Entertainment as a period in which she helped build the franchise and delivered its first WNBA championship. Krauskopf said she was grateful for the opportunities, relationships and accomplishments during her time with the organization. Cox’s departure was reported as following Krauskopf’s announcement by several hours. The Fever announcement quoted in reports concerned Krauskopf; the team did not issue a corresponding statement about Cox in the material reviewed. Cox joined Indiana in 2024 as chief operating officer and general manager. The next leadership group will face decisions about the team’s roster, including the future of Kelsey Mitchell, who is an unrestricted free agent. Mitchell averaged 24.7 points per game this season, according to one report. Retaining her alongside...