Coach Christie Sides FINALLY FIRED by Indiana Fever – THIS Is HUGE For Caitlin Clark!
The Indiana Fever’s recent decision to part ways with head coach Christy Sides after just two seasons has caught the attention of the entire WNBA. Despite Sides leading the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016, the organization has decided to make a bold move, highlighting their commitment to championship aspirations. Under Sides, the Fever showed marked improvement, finishing 33-47 across two seasons and leveraging the talents of rookies Caitlyn Clark and Aaliyah Boston. Still, for Indiana, simply making the playoffs wasn’t enough.
This change comes amid the Fever’s shift in leadership, with Kelly Krauskopf returning to her role as president of basketball operations and Amber Cox stepping in as general manager. Krauskopf, instrumental in building Indiana’s championship roster in 2012, clearly wants a coach who can harness the Fever’s young, talented roster, which includes rising stars like Clark, Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Lexi Hull. With cap space available to bolster the roster further, Indiana is positioning itself for a new era—one that the Fever hope includes more than playoff appearances but deep championship runs.
As the Fever embark on this coaching search, they join five other WNBA teams also in the market for new leadership. With the allure of coaching one of the league’s most promising rosters, Indiana’s position is seen as one of the most coveted in the league. While Sides deserves credit for the strides made, the Fever’s recent actions underline their ambitious roadmap to success, aiming to establish themselves once again as a dominant force in the WNBA.
