The Indiana Fever made a significant front-office decision when they chose to reunite with Kelly Krauskopf following a seven-year absence. Between 2000 and 2017, Krauskopf managed the Fever as general manager.
She then left to join the Indiana Pacers, where she worked her way up to assistant general manager. The Fever made the announcement in September that Krauskopf would rejoin the organization in the capacity of president of basketball and business operations. In short, going ahead, the Krauskopf will be the one spearheading the organization’s efforts.
It all begins with the Fever having their most successful season in almost a decade, which leads to an important offseason. The extension of the contract for two-time All-Star Kelsey Mitchell, who is currently an unrestricted free agent, is without a doubt one of the most, if not the most, crucial items on the offseason schedule.
Since there have been more and more reports lately about Mitchell’s impending departure, general manager Lin Dunn has stated unequivocally that keeping the 5-foot-8 guard on the squad is their “biggest offseason priority.” In an interview that aired on 107.5 The Fan, Dunn not only boldly assured the fans, but also discussed Krauskopf’s crucial part in the team’s Kelsey Mitchell quest.
“Kelly will now be in charge of the business side and the basketball side, and she will be making the decisions,” Dunn stated on Wednesday. “She will be negotiating with Kelsey and her agents, and I can assure you we’ll do everything we can to keep her.” Naturally, there’s no assurance Mitchell will sign with the Fever again.
The 28-year-old has already stated that she will need to be “selfish” in making this choice, and she will be able to consider offers from other organizations. But the Fever, as Dunn stated, will use every effort to ensure Mitchell stays in Indiana for the upcoming season and beyond.
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