Indiana fever has several questions to answer this offseason, especially on the future of their three adults. Kelsey Mitchell was an integral part of this team and is considered one of the key parts of its potential success after being named All-Star during the WNBA 2024 season.
The team front office has decided to give Mitchell the basic designation in the midst of uncertainty about its future. This decision has become popular in the WNBA because the AS of Las Vegas would have been ready to do so with Kelsey Plum and the Dallas Wings did it with Sutou Sabally.
The basic qualification offer solidifies the exclusive negotiation rights of fever with Mitchell. She obtains a guaranteed supermax offer of $ 249,000 for the 2025 season. If the 2016 WNBA champions decide to separate from her, they would get something in return or could use it to unlock negotiations for potential trade for Sutou Sabally.
Mitchell played seven years with the franchise of the East conference after being selected with the overall choice n ° 2 in the draft of the WNBA 2018. After two consecutive stars selections, it was one of the names More intriguing off -season, but its potential exit from the fever could not go as easily as expected.
The president of the fever clearly made a statement on the plans of Kelsey Mitchell
After having formed a great duo with Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell confirmed that she was one of the most useful players on her team’s list. They both recorded an average of 19.3 points per game in 2024 and many fans call him to stay beyond the 2024 season. The president of the Kelly Krauskopf team clearly indicated that the maintenance of Mitchell on the list was a priority.
“I don’t think there is another team where she could go there who would maximize her skills better. I mean, she had her best year in the rear area with Caitlin Clark, and I think it was probably the most dynamic duo, “Krauskopf told Indystar on January 9.
Indiana was already one of the most interesting teams of the 2024 WNBA season. If they keep Mitchell and add Satou Sabally, their chances of participating in the playoffs will become considerably higher. Even Kelsey Plum was appointed a potential player to join Clark and Co., but there is still a long way to go before the end of the Libre agency.
Edited by Orlando Silva
