Fever GM Amber Cox out; coach Stephanie White expected to remain
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- The Indiana Fever have parted ways with general manager Amber Cox after two seasons, during which the team achieved a franchise-record 28 wins in 2026 and a 52-36 overall record, including a 5-6 playoff record.
- Cox's departure coincides with the announcement that team president Kelly Krauskopf is also leaving after nearly 30 years with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, which manages the Fever and Indiana Pacers.
- Cox recently defended the Fever's fan base amid criticism following the team's first-round playoff elimination by the Las Vegas Aces, emphasizing the need to hold accountable those who cross the line in fan behavior.
- Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, now an unrestricted free agent, cited challenges with fan hostility in Indiana, a concern echoed by teammate Caitlin Clark, who condemned racist and hateful rhetoric directed at players.
- Head coach Stephanie White is expected to remain with the Fever; she has a strong coaching record, including leading the team to the WNBA semifinals in 2025 and a playoff appearance in 2026.
