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Indiana Fever president Kelly Krauskopf resigns after 30 years

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 3:18 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Kelly Krauskopf resigned as Indiana Fever president after nearly three decades with Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Indiana finished the 2026 season 28-16 and led the league in scoring.
The Fever entered the playoffs as the sixth seed and lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round.
All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell (24.7 ppg, third-place MVP) and Aliyah Boston finished second, third and second in league scoring.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA launched in 1997 with eight teams, highlighted by the Houston Comets’ 1997 championship led by Cynthia Cooper. Expansion added the Indiana Fever for the 2000 season, and the league has grown to 15 teams by 2026. The Fever’s 28-16 record and playoff berth this year echo the early franchise breakthroughs that helped establish the league.

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Story summary

Kelly Krauskopf resigned as Indiana Fever president after nearly three decades with Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Indiana finished the 2026 season 28-16 and led the league in scoring.
The Fever entered the playoffs as the sixth seed and lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round.
All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell (24.7 ppg, third-place MVP) and Aliyah Boston finished second, third and second in league scoring.

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