Kelsey Mitchell’s future, Caitlin Clark extension and 3 more takeaways from Fever exit interviews
The Fever did not expect to be reflecting on their season on Saturday morning. Built on the back of a historic offense, Indiana felt it had a real chance to make a deep playoff run. But a “buzzsaw,” as general manager Amber Cox called them, in the Aces ended their season for the second consecutive […]
Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever guard, is a key focus for the team as they navigate her free agency. Mitchell's nine-year career has been spent entirely with the Fever, with her nine seasons leading to MVP conversations and this year being no exception. However, with the salary cap crunch and the addition of Caitlin Clark, Mitchell may be inclined to seek opportunities elsewhere as she considers her future.
Caitlin Clark's contract situation remains a significant topic, with the Fever planning to discuss an Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) extension with the star player. Clark's performance has earned her the opportunity to sign such an extension, and the team is eager to negotiate terms with her representatives.
Continuity remains crucial for the Fever as they aim to replicate the success of the past two seasons with their Big 3: Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. The general manager, Amber Cox, emphasized the importance of keeping these three together, as consistency is vital for building a championship-caliber team. Boston's development as an outside shooter, which resulted in a 40.6% three-point shooting percentage, has significantly impacted the frontcourt dynamics, opening up new possibilities for bigs around her.
However, the team still needs to address the front court depth issue to ensure they have a solid foundation around Boston.
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