{"id":871231,"date":"2026-10-05T05:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T05:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/871231\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T05:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T05:12:12","slug":"fever-fans-bracing-for-kelsey-mitchells-exit-after-9-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/871231\/","title":{"rendered":"Fever fans bracing for Kelsey Mitchell’s exit after 9 seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kelsey Mitchell is set to become an unrestricted free agent<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

\"IndianaIndiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) reacts during the second half against the New York Liberty.
\nKelsey Mitchell discusses future with Fever<\/p>\n

Mitchell addressed the media on Sunday. She talked about different topics, including how it has been to be Clark\u2019s teammate and fans\u2019 treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cShowing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard\u2026 Playing with CC and having the eyes that she got, we get a lot of flack for just being on her team\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelsey Mitchell does NOT sound like she\u2019ll return to the Indiana Fever:<\/p>\n

\u201cShowing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cPlaying with Clark & having the eyes that she got, we get a lot of flack for just being on her team\u201d https:\/\/t.co\/OekuqmdWmZ<\/p>\n

\u2014 BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) October 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Fever fans shared their thoughts about comments, with some believing that she\u2019ll sign with a different team.<\/p>\n

\u201cshe\u2019s going to play with angel reese<\/a>\u2026. a player that will actually compliment her,\u201d one fan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow 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,\u201d a comment read.<\/p>\n

\u201cKelley is also reaping the benefits of having career best years with Caitlin at point. I would think she\u2019d want the attention and success. But, if not that\u2019s fine she should do whatever is best for Kelsey,\u201d one user wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not that fans don\u2019t like you. It\u2019s that they don\u2019t care about you, one way or the other,\u201d posted another.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am disappointed in her statement. I hope she stays,\u201d another fan commented.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell then, she can go play somewhere else,\u201d a reaction read.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Related reading:<\/p>\n

Caitlin Clark highlights \u2018exciting part\u2019 after Fever\u2019s season-ending loss<\/a><\/p>\n

Kelsey Mitchell comments on Indiana Fever future<\/a><\/p>\n

Caitlin Clark had one word for officiating in Fever\u2019s Game 3 loss<\/a><\/p>\n

Indiana Fever send heartfelt message to fans after season-ending loss<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n

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Caitlin Clark reacts to Fever teammate\u2019s parting message
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