Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has stirred emotions across the WNBA community with a powerful and deeply personal social media post that has many wondering if she’s preparing to say goodbye to Indiana. Following the conclusion of the Fever’s 2025 season — and the expiration of her contract — Mitchell shared an emotional message that reflected on her journey, her late father, and the trials that shaped her year.
Mitchell, who lost her father, Mark Mitchell, in March 2024, used her Instagram platform to express the emotional weight of the past season. “Had to get to it differently than everybody else. Grief had me excited for a small piece of it… indifferent for the majority of it. Charged it ALL to the game. Ain’t no life jacket come for me, word to Him. Pop’s blueprint kept me in survival mode…” she wrote.
The three-time WNBA All-Star paired her words with a carousel of 20 photos capturing moments both on and off the court in what many fans interpreted as a farewell message. The post felt like a final chapter in Mitchell’s journey with the Fever, the franchise that drafted her second overall in 2018 and where she became one of the team’s most consistent scorers and leaders.
Amid the flood of supportive comments, one stood out from none other than Caitlin Clark, the Fever’s rising superstar. Clark, who just completed her rookie season, responded with a heartfelt comment that reflected admiration and emotion, signaling the strong bond between the two guards. Clark’s message, though brief, hinted at how much Mitchell’s presence has meant to her and the entire locker room.
Mitchell’s potential departure would mark a major shift for the Indiana Fever. As an unrestricted free agent entering the 2026 season, she has the freedom to explore other opportunities and her emotional tone has only fueled speculation that she may be ready for a new chapter.
For now, fans are left holding onto her powerful words a mix of gratitude, pain, and resilience and Clark’s touching reply serves as a reminder of the sisterhood that defines the WNBA. Whether or not this truly marks the end of Mitchell’s time in Indiana, her impact on the Fever and her bond with Clark will not be forgotten.