It’s official—Christie Sides has packed her bags and waved goodbye to the Indiana Fever after two seasons at the helm. The Fever made the playoffs for the first time since 2016, but hey, that’s not enough, right? The Fever brass decided that, despite the playoff appearance, they wanted someone new on the sidelines.
Naturally, the WNBA coaching carousel is already spinning, and the question now is: who will take over the Caitlin Clark-led Fever next season? Whoever it is, better have nerves of steel, a vision clearer than a 20/20 eye test, and a good sense of humor for this roller-coaster ride.
Here are five coaches who could either save the Indiana Fever—or maybe just give us more drama to watch.
1. Teresa Weatherspoon – Let’s Try This Again
Fresh off her one-season stint with the Chicago Sky, Teresa Weatherspoon is now enjoying her newfound free time—maybe too much. She’s a respected name, but after a season where the Sky stumbled out of the playoffs with injuries and bad performances piling up like overdue bills, she’s got some proving to do. The Fever might just give her the redemption arc she’s been waiting for, and let’s face it, a little Indiana hospitality could be exactly what she needs.
2. Latricia Trammell – Dallas Who?
Latricia Trammell might still be recovering from the 2024 disaster season in Dallas, but don’t let that 9-31 record fool you! Just one year earlier, she was the mastermind behind a team that reached the semifinals. So, what happened in 2024? Well, sometimes the basketball gods have other plans, and by “other plans,” we mean chaos. Maybe she’ll get her second chance with the Fever—who could resist coaching Caitlin Clark anyway? If nothing else, Trammell’s journey has been a wild ride, and we’re all buckled in to see if she can pull off another turnaround.
3. Tanisha Wright – Playoffs, Baby!
Tanisha Wright knows her way around the playoffs, even if she had to drag the Atlanta Dream there, kicking and screaming. Sure, they squeaked in with a 15-25 record, but playoffs are playoffs, right? The Fever are hoping to build a more consistent winner, and Wright just might be the one to provide that spark. Plus, she’s already proved that even with a so-so regular season, she can get a team into the postseason. Let’s just hope she brings some of that magic to Indiana.
4. Curt Miller – WNBA’s Walking Legend
If you haven’t heard the name Curt Miller in WNBA circles, where have you been? Miller is practically royalty, with accolades including a 2017 Coach of the Year award. So why is he available? Well, after a tough season with the LA Sparks (read: everything that could go wrong did), he’s a free agent. Don’t blame the guy—injuries hit his squad harder than a bad day at the office, with key players like Cameron Brink watching from the sidelines. The Fever could use a steady hand like Miller’s, but will he want to deal with the pressure of building yet another project?
5. Stephanie White – The Fever’s Former Flame
Here’s the obvious frontrunner: Stephanie White. If her last name sounds familiar, that’s because she used to play and coach for Indiana Fever. Talk about a homecoming. White had a phenomenal run with the Connecticut Sun, guiding them to a 28-12 record and a spot in the semifinals—where they handily eliminated the Fever. Ouch. But if there’s anyone who knows how to turn heartbreak into success, it’s White. She’s the fan favorite and a natural fit, but is she ready to take on the Clark era?
As the Fever ponder their next move, fans are left with one question: can any of these coaches handle the pressure of turning Caitlin Clark and company into serious contenders? Stay tuned, because things are about to get spicy in Indiana!