The Indiana Fever just shook things up, and it wasn’t exactly subtle. Coach Christie Sides? Out the door. After two seasons of leading a young, promising squad and finishing the most recent campaign with a respectable 20-20 record, she’s suddenly out of the picture. Now, fans are left scratching their heads—and Caitlin Clark’s radio silence isn’t helping matters.
If you were expecting the Fever’s star guard to hit Twitter with a heartfelt farewell post or a spicy take, think again. Clark’s last known social media activity? A sweet little repost of her weekend with former Iowa teammate Gabbie Marshall. As the dust settles around the Fever’s playoff exit at the hands of the Connecticut Sun, Clark’s lack of reaction has tongues wagging. Does she approve of the decision? Is she miffed? Or maybe, just maybe, she’s scrolling TikTok like the rest of us, blissfully ignoring the drama.
Fever Fans Caught in a Coach-Guessing Game
Sides’ departure isn’t an isolated shake-up. The WNBA offseason is starting to look like a coaching carousel. Indiana is now the sixth team to part ways with its head coach, joining the likes of Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington. The league has suddenly turned into a strategic game of musical chairs, and Fever fans are desperate to know: Who’s next?
Rumors are already swirling faster than Steph Curry’s three-point attempts. Fever faithful have started a grassroots campaign for Lisa Bluder—Clark’s former college coach—to swoop in and save the day. Others are whispering about Stephanie White, currently with the Connecticut Sun, as a potential candidate. (Yes, the same Connecticut Sun that sent Indiana packing from the playoffs. Talk about irony.)
The Fallout: A Bold Move or Premature Call?
Sides’ dismissal isn’t without controversy. Under her leadership, the Fever managed to sneak into the postseason, which—let’s be real—was no small feat. But apparently, that sixth-seed finish and the promise of “building something great” wasn’t enough for Indiana’s front office.
President of Basketball Operations Kelly Krauskopf weighed in with a polished statement that read like it was cooked up by the PR dream team: “We are incredibly thankful to Coach Sides for leading us through a pivotal transition period…but we must remain bold and assertive in pursuit of our goals.” Translation: We’re chasing rings, not participation trophies.
Krauskopf, who recently boomeranged back to the Fever after some time with the Pacers, seems laser-focused on taking the team from “up-and-coming” to “serious contender.” The question now is whether Clark and co-star Aliyah Boston are on board with this no-nonsense approach.
Caitlin’s Silence: Calculated or Coincidental?
The real intrigue here isn’t just Sides’ exit—it’s the crickets coming from Caitlin Clark’s corner. Fans expected some sort of reaction, considering she’s one of the franchise’s marquee players. A cryptic emoji? A casual like? Something. But nope. Nada. And if Clark’s lack of response is telling, nobody’s quite sure what it’s saying.
Was she blindsided by the move? Could she be angling for Bluder to take the reins? Or is she simply unfazed by off-court shenanigans, fully locked in on preparing for next season? Whatever the reason, her silence has only added fuel to the speculation fire—and in this age of instant reactions and endless retweets, that’s saying something.
What’s Next?
As the Indiana Fever enter yet another period of transition, one thing’s for sure: All eyes are on Caitlin Clark. The roster is packed with potential, and the right coach could transform them from playoff gate-crashers into legit title contenders. But first, we need to know how Clark feels—and so far, she’s playing it cooler than a buzzer-beater under pressure.