TRENDING First CFP rankings NFL execs talk trades What MLB's labor proposal means Week 9 Waiver Wire NFL Power Rankings Story by Story by ‘Their Timetable Is So Screwed Up’ – ESPN Legend Calls Out Fever’s Front Office Decisions Amid Stephanie White’s Uncertain Future Jul 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White (right) with guard Caitlin Clark against the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center. © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Ash Anjum · Pro Football Network Wed, November 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM UTC · 3 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Stephanie White's future with the Indiana Fever remains uncertain heading into the offseason. The organization has yet to appoint a full-time general manager, and there has been no official announcement about whether White will return, despite reports suggesting she is expected to remain as head coach.
That uncertainty has taken on added significance following the New York Liberty's decision to fire head coach Chris DeMarco on Tuesday. The move opened up one of the WNBA's most prominent coaching positions.
ESPN veteran Linda Cohn addressed the Liberty vacancy this week, discussing White as a possible option while also questioning why the Fever have taken so long to make decisions about their own leadership.
DeMarco's departure followed a 26-18 season in which the Liberty finished as the eighth seed. With the coaching position now open, several names have entered the conversation.
During a segment on "The Linda Cohn Show," Cohn brought up White's name while discussing potential candidates for the Liberty job, noting that a move would depend on Indiana deciding to part ways with its head coach.
"Stephanie White has also been mentioned in the speculation, but that comes with a big condition: that's if Indiana makes a coaching change. I know Fever fans want that to happen as I speak, and I'm sure those Fever fans who want that to happen will gladly show Stephanie White the exit door and welcome her being the new head coach of the New York Liberty. But we don't know what's going to happen," Cohn said.
On October 23, Fever president Kelly Krauskopf stepped down, and GM Amber Cox was fired on the same day.
Addressing the front office situation, the former ESPN host questioned why the organization has yet to provide a clear timeline for its next steps.
"I mean, it makes you wonder yet again why the Fever… their timetable is so screwed up. They have their assistant GM; they don't have a GM," she continued.
Cohn also pointed to the ongoing general manager search and the lack of a definitive announcement about White's position, arguing that reports about her expected return have done little to settle the situation.
"I know the Excel Sports Agency is looking for a GM, and all the reports that we read are not definitive about why. It's just saying she's likely to stay. That's not decisive. That's not an official announcement," Cohn added.
White's future had been a talking point because of how the Fever's season went. White's first two seasons produced consecutive playoff appearances, including a run to Game 5 of the semifinals in 2025, before Indiana was eliminated in the first round in 2026.
There were also moments involving White and Caitlin Clark that fueled speculation about possible friction between the coach and her star guard, although both publicly pushed back against suggestions of a strained relationship.
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Indiana's regular-season production, though, offered a strong case for White's work. The Fever finished with a 28-16 record, led the league in scoring and posted an offensive rating of 117.0. However, their inability to translate that production into a deeper playoff run has remained part of the discussion surrounding the coaching staff.
White has compiled a 52-36 record since taking over in 2025, leading Indiana to two playoff appearances. Her contract runs through the 2027 season, and the organization has not announced plans to part ways with her.
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