Fever owner Pacers Sports & Entertainment release statement after firing Amber Cox

The Indiana Fever have dismissed general manager Amber Cox following their early exit from the WNBA postseason at the hands of the Las Vegas Aces. Pacers Sports & Entertainment, the team's parent company, announced the decision in a statement on Friday, noting that Cox will depart alongside team president Kelly Krauskopf, who recently announced her own departure from the role.

Mel Raines, PS&E's president and CEO, expressed gratitude for Cox's contributions during her tenure with the team, citing her role in navigating the franchise's rapid growth in the WNBA and in its operations.

Cox joined the Fever in 2024, taking over from Lin Dunn, who shifted to a special adviser position after a long tenure as chief operating officer of the Dallas Wings. Under her leadership, the Indiana Fever achieved a 52-36 regular-season record and reached the playoffs with a 5-6 record. Despite setting a new record for the highest-scoring offense in WNBA history, the Fever ended the season as the sixth seed and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

The team entered the season with high hopes, as stars Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston all earned All-Star selections, with Mitchell leading the league in scoring and Clark topping the charts in assists and scoring. However, persistent defensive issues proved a significant challenge, leading to a strategic overhaul in the front office following the postseason setback.

Mitchell, Indiana's No. 2 overall pick in 2018, enters the 2026 season without a contract as she becomes an unrestricted free agent. The organization announced plans to conduct a nationwide search for a new general manager. Krauskopf's departure marks the end of her 30-year association with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, a testament to her significant impact on the franchise throughout her career.