Kelsey Mitchell’s Departure from Indiana Fever Stirs Emotion Amongst Teammates | NBA News

Caitlin Clark recently reacted to a heartfelt message from her teammate Kelsey Mitchell, as she concluded her 2025 WNBA season. Mitchell’s contract with the Indiana Fever has expired and she will now enter her second season as an unrestricted free agent. This situation has sparked discussions about a possible farewell.

Mitchell posted a moving tribute to her father on Instagram which prompted an emotional response from Clark. Mitchell’s father had passed away in March 2024, which caused her to approach the game differently. Her thought-provoking picture and caption tribute gained attention, with echoes about her time with the team possibly being over.

Among the many comments, Clark left a heartfelt message saying, “So lucky to be ur teammate !!! Proud of u kels.” The two players have a tight bond, even more so after Clark was sidelined due to an injury and Mitchell proved her worth by stepping up and averaging 20.2 points per game.

Fellow Fever player Sophie Cunningham also joined in the conversation, praising Mitchell for her exceptional performance and calling her “everyone’s GOAT (Greatest of All Time).” On her podcast, she discussed her admiration for Mitchell as a player and a person, even touting her as a potential MVP contender. Mitchell was indeed one of the five nominees for the regular season’s MVP award.

Mitchell brought the Fever to the semi-finals despite a slew of injuries plaguing the team, even earning her first All-WNBA first-team selection. However, the MVP award was eventually won by A’ja Wilson. Meanwhile, all eyes are now on Caitlin Clark, following her injury-related absence and the team’s subsequent surprising surge in the playoffs.