{
  "id": 12893887,
  "title": "Caitlin Clark Sends Clear Message on Kelsey Mitchell's Future Amid Fever Rumors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/caitlin-clark-sends-clear-message-on-kelsey-mitchells-future-amid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:24:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/caitlin-clark-sends-clear-message-on-kelsey-mitchells-future-amid-fever-rumors-12541758"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During a recent media session, Caitlin Clark addressed her future with teammate Kelsey Mitchell, signaling her hope that the pair would continue as the Indiana Fever's backcourt. Clark expressed that there's nobody she'd rather share the backcourt with than Mitchell, stating that Mitchell knows how much she loves her. The Fever's organization is actively working to secure Mitchell's return, as the player is entering free agency, leaving her future undetermined. While Clark's comments suggest the team's top priority, some critics have suggested that Mitchell might be better off joining another WNBA team. Potential options include the Los Angeles Sparks, Toronto Tempo, or the Golden State Valkyries, though the latter could benefit from Mitchell's scoring abilities on the court. Regardless, Clark made it clear that she wants Mitchell to stay with Indiana as her backcourt partner, and the Fever are putting in strong efforts to ensure that happens.",
  "summary": "Caitlin Clark made her feelings clear about Kelsey Mitchell's Fever future amid the growing free agency speculation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Caitlin Clark hopes to stay with Kelsey Mitchell as Indiana Fever's backcourt.",
    "Fever organization working to secure Mitchell's return before free agency.",
    "Clark's comments indicate top priority to keep Mitchell with Indiana."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "Caitlin Clark Wants Mitchell Back With Fever Despite Fan Comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/caitlin-clark-wants-mitchell-back-with-fever-despite-fan-comments",
        "published": "2026-10-08T16:39:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}