The Indiana Fever are facing a crucial offseason with several questions surrounding the future of their Big Three players. Kelsey Mitchell, who was named an All-Star in the 2024 WNBA season, is a key piece for the team’s potential success. The front office has decided to give Mitchell the core designation, a move that has become popular in the WNBA with other teams like the Las Vegas Aces and the Dallas Wings doing the same for their star players.
The core qualifying offer ensures that the Fever have exclusive negotiating rights with Mitchell and guarantees her a supermax offer of $249,000 for the 2025 season. This move solidifies Mitchell’s value to the team and gives the Fever options for potential trades or roster moves in the future. Mitchell, who has played seven years with the franchise since being drafted in 2018, has been a standout player with two consecutive All-Star selections.
Fever president Kelly Krauskopf has made it clear that keeping Mitchell on the roster is a top priority. Krauskopf praised Mitchell’s chemistry with teammate Caitlin Clark, calling them the most dynamic duo in the league. The addition of Satou Sabally to the roster could further enhance the team’s chances of competing in the postseason. There have also been rumors of Kelsey Plum potentially joining the team, adding to the excitement surrounding the Fever’s offseason moves.
With Mitchell’s future secured and the potential for further roster upgrades, the Indiana Fever are poised to be a team to watch in the upcoming WNBA season. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the team will continue to build on the success of the 2024 season and make a push for the playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates as the offseason progresses.
