INDIANAPOLIS — Another change is coming to the Indiana Fever front office.
Less than two weeks after announcing the return of longtime Fever executive Kelly Krauskopf to serve as president of basketball and business operations, the organization announced a new general manager.
Amber Cox will join the Fever Oct. 28 as chief operating officer and general manager. Current GM and former Fever head coach Lin Dunn will move into a new position as senior advisor.
Cox previously served as COO of the Dallas Wings. The Fever said the Wings "established franchise-best marks across key business metrics" in 2023 and 2024 under her leadership. Cox was vice president for sports for the Connecticut Sun from 2016-21. The team reached the 2019 WNBA Finals during her tenure.
Cox began her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury and ascended to the position of president and chief operating officer. The Mercury won two WNBA championships during her time there, in 2007 and 2009, and she drafted six-time WNBA All-Star Britney Griner.
“I am excited to be joining the Fever during this historic time in the WNBA, and I am grateful to Kelly, Fever ownership and Mel Raines for this opportunity,” Cox said in a statement. “From the top down, there is a commitment to invest in the Fever to ensure the team's continued growth and success, and I look forward to contributing to a world-class experience for our fans, as well as our players, both on and off the court.”
Cox also led business operations during the inaugural season of the NWSL's Kansas City Current, served as chief marketing officer for the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer, and was associate commissioner for women's basketball for the BIG East Conference from 2014-15.
“I have known Amber for over 20 years and have watched her successfully build teams both on and off the court,” Krauskopf said in a statement. “She brings a wide range of executive experience to our leadership team. I look forward to working with her as we build the Fever franchise into the next era of growth.”
Dunn returned to the Fever before the 2022 WNBA draft and was named GM in early 2023, building the roster that this past season returned to the playoffs for the first time in eight years. The Hall of Fame coach led the 2012 Fever to the WNBA Championship.
“I can’t thank Lin enough for the years she gave this franchise, coming out of coaching retirement and returning to oversee the basketball operation at such a pivotal time of transition,” Krauskopf said. “I have such gratitude and respect for her.”