The Indiana Fever locked up one of the WNBA’s most lethal scorers Sunday morning, agreeing to terms with unrestricted free agent Kelsey Mitchell on a multi-year contract, sources confirmed to The Indianapolis Star. While exact financial terms were not disclosed, league insiders peg the deal as a protected max extension—the richest in franchise history.
Mitchell, 30, averaged a career-high 19.7 points in 2025 while shooting 39.8% from three and earning her third All-Star selection. Paired with Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, she helped propel the Fever to their first playoff series win since 2015.
“I never really wanted to leave,” Mitchell said in a statement released by the team. “This city raised me as a pro. These fans scream my name like it’s family. I’m blessed to run it back and chase that ring right here in Indy.”
Fever general manager Amber Cox called the agreement “priority number one” of the offseason. “Kelsey is the heartbeat of what we’re building,” Cox said. “Her work ethic, her shot-making, her love for Indiana—it’s all irreplaceable.”
Mitchell, who spent the weekend quietly finalizing details with her family and agent, was spotted Sunday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse working out with Clark and new head coach Christie Sides. The session ended with Mitchell draining 15 straight corner threes while Clark counted them off like a proud little sister.
The news sent Fever Twitter into celebration mode within minutes. #RunItBackKelsey trended nationwide by noon
With Mitchell now secured, Indiana turns its attention to rounding out the roster around its superstar trio. Sources say the front office will aggressively pursue veteran wing depth and a rim-protecting backup center before training camp opens in April.
