Fever identify Amber Cox GM, reassign Lin Dunn

The Indiana Fever restructured the front office on Friday, appointing Amber Cox as chief operating officer and general manager and reassigning Lin Dunn from her GM role to a new position.

Cox officially will join the team on Oct. 28. Dunn will become a senior advisor to Fever basketball, a new position for the WNBA organization.

“I have known Amber for over 20 years and have watched her successfully build teams both on and off the court,” said Kelly Krauskopf, the Fever’s president for business and basketball operations. “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.”

Cox previously served as COO for the Dallas Wings, overseeing ticket sales, partnerships, marketing, communications, broadcasting and community efforts.

She was the vice president of sports for the Connecticut Sun from 2016-21 and worked for the Phoenix Mercury from 2004-13, rising to the roles of COO and team president. The Mercury won WNBA titles in 2007 and 2009.

Cox also has worked in professional soccer, leading business operations for the NWSL’s Kansas City Current and serving as the chief marketing officer for the Houston Dynamo of MLS and the NWSL’s Houston Dash.

“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. “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.”

As GM, Dunn oversaw the drafting of No. 1 overall picks Aliyah Boston in 2023 and Caitlin Clark in 2024. The Fever made the playoffs this season for the first time in eight years. Dunn, 77, previously was head coach of the Fever from 2008-14, leading them to a championship in 2012.

“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.”

–Field Level Media