Trending Now - Fever's Kelsey Mitchell Set for Supermax Deal, Not Clark

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Kelsey Mitchell is a three-time WNBA All-Star.

Sportskeeda - Kelsey Mitchell, All-Star guard for the Indiana Fever

Newsweek - Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

ESPN - Kelsey Mitchell, Chiney Ogwumike, Indiana Fever

WHAT:

RealGM Basketball - Kelsey Mitchell was an All-WNBA selection in 2025, helping the Fever into the WNBA semifinals.

RealGM Basketball - Kelsey Mitchell finished fifth in MVP voting in 2025.

RealGM Basketball - Kelsey Mitchell became the first Fever player to average 20 points in the regular season, with averages of 20 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists.

RealGM Basketball - Kelsey Mitchell had a Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 19.9 in the 2025 season.

Sportskeeda - The Indiana Fever's decision to sign Kelsey Mitchell instead of Caitlin Clark is described as a "simple choice."

Sportskeeda - Kelsey Mitchell agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal.

Newsweek - The Indiana Fever are finalizing a supermax contract with Kelsey Mitchell.

ESPN - Kelsey Mitchell is finalizing a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal to return to the Indiana Fever.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - Indiana Fever

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Kelsey Mitchell was selected with the second overall pick in the 2018 draft.

Sportskeeda - The supermax deal was agreed upon on Friday, April 7th, 2026.

Sportskeeda - The deal was agreed upon on Friday, April 7th, 2026.

ESPN - The deal is being finalized in April 2026.

WHY:

Newsweek - The Indiana Fever's choice to finalize a supermax contract with Kelsey Mitchell over Caitlin Clark is noted as a straightforward decision.

Newsweek - The decision to sign Kelsey Mitchell instead of Caitlin Clark is noted as a simple choice by the Indiana Fever.

HOW:

ESPN - A source confirmed the details of the supermax deal to ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 03:47 UTC)

Kelsey Mitchell has made history as the first player from the Indiana Fever to average 20 points during a regular season, finishing with impressive stats of 20 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. In 2025, she not only earned an All-WNBA selection but also finished fifth in MVP voting, showcasing her standout performance with a Player Efficiency Rating of 19.9. Mitchell was selected with the second overall pick in the 2018 draft, and her contributions have been pivotal in leading the Fever to the WNBA semifinals.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 01:21 UTC)

The Indiana Fever has officially signed three-time WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell to a supermax contract, a decision described as a "simple choice" over Caitlin Clark. This agreement was finalized on Tuesday, with details confirmed by a source to ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike. Mitchell's signing marks a significant commitment from the Fever as they look to strengthen their roster.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 23:11 UTC)

Kelsey Mitchell, the All-Star guard for the Indiana Fever, has agreed to a one-year supermax deal worth $1.4 million, finalizing the contract on Tuesday. The Indiana Fever opted to sign Mitchell over Caitlin Clark, making what they described as a straightforward choice. A source confirmed the details of the deal to ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike.