ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 01: Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever celebrates scoring with Caitlin Clark #22 in the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on September 01, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sam Hodde/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sam Hodde / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
In 2022, Kelsey Mitchell, a standout WNBA All-Star, secured a three-year, $618,000 contract with the Indiana Fever after completing her rookie contract. Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, which saw the Fever eliminated early in the playoffs, Mitchell’s contract is now up for renewal. With the arrival of Caitlin Clark, the top pick in the 2024 draft, and the 2023 No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston, Indiana has assembled a promising core. Yet, all eyes are on Mitchell’s impending free agency, as her decision could significantly shape the Fever’s trajectory.
Kelly Krauskopf, recently reinstated as the Fever’s President of Basketball Operations, has emphasized the importance of Mitchell in Indiana’s future plans. The organization’s desire to re-sign the talented guard is clear, leaving the pressing question of whether Mitchell envisions her future with the Fever. Fans have been speculating on social media about her decision, interpreting every appearance for clues, especially since Mitchell’s presence at recent events hints at a possible continuation with the team.
Mitchell made headlines when she attended a Pacers’ preseason game alongside Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, just a few weeks after the Fever’s season ended. This sighting has fueled optimism among fans, with many believing it suggests her intent to stay with Indiana. Social media buzzed with reactions, with fans expressing their excitement and relief, interpreting Mitchell’s courtside appearance as a hopeful sign of her commitment to the Fever’s future.
Kelsey Mitchell’s 2024 campaign was her most successful yet. In 40 regular-season games, the 28-year-old guard delivered a career-best performance, averaging 19.2 points per game while shooting an impressive 46.8% from the field. It was also a season of firsts, as Mitchell made her playoff debut after the Fever’s long drought since 2016. If Indiana can secure her return, the team stands poised to build on its recent progress, with a bright future anchored by its star-studded trio.
