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Kelly Krauskopf steps down as Indiana Fever team president after two tenures with the franchise.
Kelly Krauskopf has stepped down as Indiana Fever team president. She served as the Fever's original president and general manager from 2000 to 2017, a period that included the 2012 WNBA championship, the franchise's only title.
After leaving the Fever, Krauskopf joined the Indiana Pacers as assistant general manager in December 2018. She returned to the Fever as president of basketball and business operations in September 2024.
During her second stint, the Fever brought in Amber Cox as chief operating officer and general manager and Stephanie White as head coach for a second term. The club developed a $78 million sports performance center and reached the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. The Fever then lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the 2026 playoffs.
Fever owner Herb Simon issued a statement praising Krauskopf's contributions, and Krauskopf issued her own statement on her departure. The available reports do not detail the reasons for her departure or the terms of her exit.
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From Original Role in 2000 to Departure: Key Milestones
Krauskopf's association with the Fever began in 2000 as the original president and general manager. After leaving in 2017, she worked with the Indiana Pacers from December 2018, then returned to the Fever in September 2024. Her second stint produced three consecutive playoff appearances before a first-round loss to the Las Vegas Aces in 2026.
Owner and Krauskopf Publicly Mark Her Departure From Fever
Fever owner Herb Simon issued a statement praising Krauskopf's contributions to the franchise. Krauskopf also issued a statement on her departure. Supporters of her tenure can point to the 2012 title and three straight playoff appearances, while the 2026 first-round loss offers a more recent measure of the team's results.