Kelly Krauskopf steps down as Indiana Fever president

The Indiana Fever announced October 23 that Kelly Krauskopf had stepped down as team president, ending her second stint in the role after returning to the franchise in 2024. The organization said Krauskopf had informed its leadership of her decision before the 2026 regular season concluded. Krauskopf said she was grateful for her time with the Fever and proud to have helped lay a foundation for the team’s future. Owner Herb Simon praised her contributions, saying she helped build the franchise and deliver a championship. He also expressed gratitude for her work and described her as a friend. Krauskopf was the Fever’s original president and general manager, joining the organization ahead of its inaugural season in 2000. During her first tenure, she helped guide the team to three WNBA Finals appearances and its first championship, in 2012. The team’s account said her career with Pacers Sports & Entertainment spanned nearly three decades. She left the Fever in 2017, according to one account, and became an assistant general manager with the Indiana Pacers in 2018. She held that position until 2024. Her move into NBA team management was described as making her the first woman to...