The Indiana Fever have announced the departure of coach Christie Sides after two seasons with the team. Sides, who led the Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016 last season, went 33-47 during her tenure in Indianapolis. The decision to part ways with Sides comes as part of a total overhaul of the basketball brain trust, with the recent hiring of Amber Cox as the chief operating officer and general manager, and Kelly Krauskopf as the president of basketball and business operations. Despite Sides’ success in leading the team to the playoffs, the organization felt the need to move in a different direction to achieve their goal of winning another WNBA championship.
The Fever’s recent rebuild was seen as an attempt to steer the franchise back on a winning path after several years of struggle. With young talents like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston on the roster, the team aims to reach championship-level status in the near future. As the search for a new head coach begins, Stephanie White, the current Connecticut Sun coach and former Fever player, is a potential candidate to watch. White, who has a strong connection to Indiana, has reportedly been in talks with multiple teams, including the Fever.
The Fever’s decision to part ways with Sides reflects their commitment to building a strong foundation for future success, and the upcoming appointment of a new head coach will be crucial in guiding the team towards their championship aspirations.
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