Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston Send Heartfelt Message to Kelsey Mitchell

The Indiana Fever have locked in their Big 3 with Kelsey Mitchell's new supermax deal.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:43pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the abstracted forms of basketball players in motion, with the court and ball also deconstructed into sharp, overlapping planes of color, capturing the dynamic energy of a WNBA game.The Indiana Fever's 'Big 3' of Kelsey Mitchell, Caitlin Clark, and Aliyah Boston are poised for a breakout season after Mitchell's supermax deal solidifies the team's core.Indianapolis Today

After Kelsey Mitchell signed a new supermax deal to stay with the Indiana Fever, her teammates Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston shared an excited and heartfelt message welcoming her back to the team. Mitchell played a key role in leading the Fever to the semifinals last season, their first appearance in ten years, and she was the sole driving factor that took the eventual champions Las Vegas Aces to five games in the series.

Why it matters

The Fever are now locked and loaded with their 'Big 3' of Mitchell, Clark, and Boston, setting them up for a promising season as they look to advance beyond the semifinals after falling short last year despite Mitchell's impressive postseason performance.

The details

Mitchell signed a one-year supermax contract worth $1.4 million, according to ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike. She averaged an impressive 20 points per game in the regular season and elevated her performance to 22.3 points in the postseason, ranking second only behind four-time MVP A'ja Wilson. Her career-best season also saw her earn a third straight All-Star selection, finish fifth in the league's MVP voting, and be a part of the All-WNBA First Team.

  • Mitchell signed her new supermax deal on April 11, 2026.
  • The Indiana Fever posted Clark and Boston's excited appreciation for Mitchell's return on X on April 11, 2026.

The players

Kelsey Mitchell

A 30-year-old guard who has spent all eight of her WNBA seasons with the Indiana Fever. She was drafted as the second overall pick in 2018 and has been a key part of the team, leading them to the semifinals last season for the first time in ten years.

Caitlin Clark

A teammate of Kelsey Mitchell on the Indiana Fever, who shared an excited and heartfelt message welcoming Mitchell back to the team after she signed a new supermax deal.

Aliyah Boston

Another teammate of Kelsey Mitchell on the Indiana Fever, who also shared an excited and heartfelt message welcoming Mitchell back to the team after she signed a new supermax deal.

A'ja Wilson

The four-time WNBA MVP, who Mitchell ranked second behind in scoring during the postseason.

Amber Cox

The general manager of the Indiana Fever, who confirmed that securing Mitchell's return was the team's highest priority.

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What they’re saying

“Kelsey! Welcome back! Yay! Go Fever!”

— Caitlin Clark, Teammate

“Na, for real. We love you.”

— Caitlin Clark, Teammate

“Securing her return was our highest priority. Kelsey Mitchell is among the top of a long list of great athletes who have elevated not only our city and franchise, but their sport as a whole.”

— Amber Cox, General Manager, Indiana Fever

What’s next

With Clark healthy and Mitchell returning, the Fever will be hoping to advance beyond the semifinals next season.

The takeaway

The Fever have solidified their 'Big 3' of Mitchell, Clark, and Boston, setting them up for a promising season as they look to build on last year's semifinal appearance and take the next step towards a WNBA championship.