In case you thought Caitlin Clark couldn’t get any more firepower in her Indiana Fever arsenal, think again. The franchise just hit the jackpot by announcing the hiring of Amber Cox as their new chief operating officer and general manager. That’s right, Fever fans—Clark’s squad is not just about dominating on the court but making power moves off it too.
Cox, a WNBA veteran with more credentials than a five-star recruit, takes the reins from the legendary Lin Dunn, who’s sliding into a cushy advisory role—probably to catch her breath after building this powerhouse. Dunn, the coach who took the Fever to their first-ever WNBA title in 2012, will now be offering sage advice, like Yoda, as the team preps to blast into its next era of greatness. So, no pressure, Amber.
“I’ve known Amber for over 20 years,” says Kelly Krauskopf, who recently made her own comeback to the Fever as president of business and basketball operations. She’s pretty much the fairy godmother of Indiana Fever. “She’s built winning teams both on and off the court, and I can’t wait to watch her sprinkle her magic here.” Let’s just hope Cox isn’t allergic to pixie dust and pressure, because Fever fans are hungry for more than just playoff appearances—they want the whole buffet.
Cox brings some serious WNBA bling to the table, having worked her executive magic at the Phoenix Mercury, Connecticut Sun, and most recently, the Dallas Wings. And let’s not forget the two shiny WNBA championship rings she snagged with Phoenix back in 2007 and 2009. Not to rub it in, but that’s two more than most teams have in their history.
“I’m thrilled to join the Fever at such a pivotal time for the WNBA,” said Cox, with what we can only imagine was a humble grin as she dusted off her championship résumé. “There’s a commitment from the top to invest in this franchise, and I’m here to ensure the Fever keep growing both on and off the court.” Translation: Amber’s ready to bring the heat, and it’s not just because she’s a fan of the Fever name.
Meanwhile, the one and only Lin Dunn—who heroically came out of retirement like a basketball Gandalf in 2022 to steer the Fever’s ship—gets to finally kick back a bit. “I can’t thank Lin enough,” Krauskopf said, with all the reverence Dunn deserves. After all, Lin didn’t just coach Indiana to a championship; she resurrected their basketball soul when they needed it most. Respect.
But let’s be real—this new era for the Fever is all about Caitlin Clark, the WNBA’s new golden child. Thanks to her electrifying presence, the Fever had a breakout year in attendance, packing arenas at home and away, making the team’s post-season drought seem like a distant memory. Sure, they bowed out early in the playoffs, but with Cox running the show and Clark lighting up the scoreboard, you better believe the Fever’s hottest days are ahead.
Indiana, buckle up. Amber Cox has officially entered the chat. WNBA beware: the Fever’s about to get a whole lot spicier.
