The Indiana Fever made significant organizational changes before the end of the season. The franchise is reorganizing its leadership.
Kelly Krauskopf will return as President of Basketball and Business Operations on Monday. However, this change will take place after the 2024 season concludes.
Krauskopf previously served as Fever President for almost two decades before joining the Pacers as an assistant general manager.
Speculation surrounds potential further changes, especially regarding the general manager and head coach positions.
Current Fever GM Lin Dunn reacted positively to the news, indicating support for the move. Dunn previously coached the Fever during Krauskopf’s initial tenure.
🥳👏🏼🎉 https://t.co/40DkWGwUCB
— Chalk Talk (@LD_ChalkTalk) September 23, 2024
A TheNextHoops article mentioned Krauskopf’s involvement in hiring coach Christie Sides due to her exceptional communication skills as an assistant.
When the Fever hired Christie Sides in 2022, Krauskopf was one of the people Lin Dunn leaned on during the coaching search process. “She reminds me of a young Lin Dunn without all the craziness,” Krauskopf jokingly told me of Sides 2 years ago. More here: https://t.co/X1rTCg6Hwt https://t.co/5kaSCy9lYx
— Tony East (@TonyREast) September 23, 2024
The news of Krauskopf’s return is positive for the Fever’s current leadership structure, especially considering the timing of the announcement and the significance of the position.
Kelly Krauskopf will return to the team as President of Basketball and Business Operations at the conclusion of the 2024 season.
welcome back, Kelly!
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— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) September 23, 2024
Krauskopf’s return will build on the foundation, centered around rookie Caitlin Clark.
She aims to guide the Fever back to their previous success levels under her leadership, which included championship glory in 2012.
