Fever fans bracing for Kelsey Mitchell's exit after 9 seasons - United States News Beep

Kelsey Mitchell is set to become an unrestricted free agent and could leave the Indiana Fever after nine seasons. She and the team failed to live up to expectations as a preseason title favorite, losing in the first round to the Las Vegas Aces. Fans are bracing for her departure in Indianapolis based on her latest comments.

Mitchell shined this season by breaking several league records. She now owns the most consecutive regular-season games with 20-plus points and the most in a single campaign. However, her strong performances were not enough to advance to next round and dethrone the defending champions.

The 30-year-old earned her fourth All-Star nod this year and formed the highest-scoring backcourt in WNBA history. She also set a new mark for most three-pointers and points in a season.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) reacts during the second half against the New York Liberty.
Kelsey Mitchell discusses future with Fever

Mitchell addressed the media on Sunday. She talked about different topics, including how it has been to be Clark’s teammate and fans’ treatment.

“Showing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard… Playing with CC and having the eyes that she got, we get a lot of flack for just being on her team”

Kelsey Mitchell does NOT sound like she’ll return to the Indiana Fever:

“Showing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard…

“Playing with Clark & having the eyes that she got, we get a lot of flack for just being on her team” https://t.co/OekuqmdWmZ

— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) October 4, 2026

Fever fans shared their thoughts about comments, with some believing that she’ll sign with a different team.

“she’s going to play with angel reese…. a player that will actually compliment her,” one fan said.

“Now that she has all her money from Caitlin she can go find another sleepy team where she can go pump twenty a night without any noise,” a comment read.

“Kelley is also reaping the benefits of having career best years with Caitlin at point. I would think she’d want the attention and success. But, if not that’s fine she should do whatever is best for Kelsey,” one user wrote.

“It’s not that fans don’t like you. It’s that they don’t care about you, one way or the other,” posted another.

“I am disappointed in her statement. I hope she stays,” another fan commented.

“Well then, she can go play somewhere else,” a reaction read.

Analysts expect Mitchell to generate a lot of interest from teams around the league. While she has spent her entire career with the Fever, she could decide to leave for a new environment. Ultimately, her free agency decision will likely be heavily influenced by the offer she receives and which team gives her the best chance to win a title.

Fever fans bracing for Kelsey Mitchell’s exit after 9 seasons

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