Indiana Fever Sign Superstar Kelsey Mitchell to Record $1.4M Deal

Mitchell becomes the first player in franchise history to earn over $1 million per season.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:06am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting overlapping, fragmented shapes and planes in vibrant colors representing a basketball game or match, conceptually illustrating the dynamic play of the Indiana Fever's star players.The Indiana Fever's 'Big Three' of Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston are poised to dominate the WNBA after Mitchell's record-breaking contract extension.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Fever have re-signed star guard Kelsey Mitchell to a record-breaking one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract, making her the first player in franchise history to earn over $1 million per season. Mitchell's new deal comes after a heroic 2025 campaign where she led the Fever to the WNBA semifinals, earning All-WNBA First Team and MVP finalist honors.

Why it matters

Keeping Mitchell in Indiana was an absolute priority for the Fever, as she has emerged as the franchise's centerpiece and a true superstar in the WNBA. Her new supermax deal will eat up 20% of the Fever's salary cap, but the team believes she is worth every penny after dragging the team to the playoffs last season despite key injuries to her co-stars.

The details

Mitchell's new contract represents a massive raise from the $250,000 supermax she earned in 2025. The Fever extended a core qualifying offer to Mitchell earlier this week, giving them exclusive negotiating rights. By Friday, the two sides had agreed to the record-breaking one-year, $1.4 million deal, which will be the highest single-season salary in Fever history.

  • The Fever extended a core qualifying offer to Mitchell earlier this week.
  • Mitchell accepted the Fever's offer on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Kelsey Mitchell

A superstar guard for the Indiana Fever who led the team to the WNBA semifinals in 2025, earning All-WNBA First Team and MVP finalist honors.

Caitlin Clark

A rising star guard for the Indiana Fever who was limited to just 13 games in 2025 due to injuries, but is expected to be fully healthy for the upcoming season.

Aliyah Boston

A dominant center for the Indiana Fever who forms a formidable 'Big Three' with Mitchell and Clark.

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What they’re saying

“If the Indiana Fever hadn't re-signed Kelsey Mitchell this offseason, there might have been a minor fan revolt in the streets of Indianapolis.”

— Jerry Harkins, Author

What’s next

The Fever will now look to build around their 'Big Three' of Mitchell, Clark, and Boston, with their eyes firmly set on a WNBA Championship. However, Mitchell's new deal is only for one year, so the team will have to work to re-sign her again next offseason before she becomes an unrestricted free agent.

The takeaway

Kelsey Mitchell's record-breaking supermax deal cements the Indiana Fever as a WNBA powerhouse, with their 'Big Three' poised to light up the court and compete for a championship.