EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIndiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf has stepped down from her position, the team announced Friday."It has been an honor and a privilege to help build and steward the Indiana Fever with the support and trust of [owner] Herb Simon," Krauskopf said in a statement. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunities, relationships, and shared accomplishments that have shaped my time with this organization. The Fever is poised for an exciting future, and I am proud to have helped lay the foundation for its continued growth and success."Krauskopf said she informed the team of her decision before the end of the season.She was the hired as president and general manager prior to the franchise's inaugural 2000 season and oversaw the organization as it made the playoffs for 12 consecutive years, advanced to three WNBA Finals and won the championship in 2012. In 2018, Krauskopf transitioned to the Indiana Pacers as assistant general manager and became the first woman in NBA history to hold an executive basketball management role.Krauskopf returned to the Fever as president of basketball and business operations in 2024."When we started the Fever, Kelly saw what this franchise could become," Simon said in a statement. "She built it, delivered a championship and came back when we needed her. She has played an extraordinary role in the growth of women's basketball in Indianapolis, and our family is grateful for everything she's given this organization. I'm proud to call her a friend."
