Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever's MVP campaign in WNBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever are central to an unprecedented MVP campaign following their dominant performance against the Connecticut Sun. Both scored 34 points in a 111-91 victory, helping Indiana secure a playoff spot with 12 wins in their last 16 games. The Fever has a franchise-record 26 wins this season, and social media campaigns are promoting the idea of sharing the MVP award. This push comes as Indiana remains a strong contender ahead of the WNBA playoffs.
- •Clark and Mitchell both scored 34 points in the win over the Sun.
- •Indiana Fever holds the No. 4 seed heading into WNBA playoffs.
- •Fever has a franchise-record 26 wins this season.
- •Clark recorded her sixth career game with 30 points and 10 assists.
- •Mitchell extended her record of consecutive 20-point games to 24.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark leads the entire WNBA in key statistic as Fever make MVP case
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark Winning MVP Puts Fever In Tough Spot Over Aliyah Boston And Kelsey Mitchell
- 3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Fever's Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell are at the center of an unprecedented WNBA award campaign
"Caitlin Clark is predicted by many to take home the MVP title for this season, with her incredible performance for the Fever. Of course, she is not the only dominant player in the Fever franchise right now, with Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell too playing superbly well. Clark winning the MVP title might be something [...]
"The Indiana Fever have put forward Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell as 2026 MVP candidates. Both players are having excellent seasons as the Fever aim for success in the playoffs this year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:00 AMCaitlin Clark leads the entire WNBA in key statistic as Fever make MVP case
The Indiana Fever have put forward Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell as 2026 MVP candidates. Both players are having excellent seasons as the Fever aim for success in the playoffs this year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:24 PMCaitlin Clark Winning MVP Puts Fever In Tough Spot Over Aliyah Boston And Kelsey Mitchell
Caitlin Clark is predicted by many to take home the MVP title for this season, with her incredible performance for the Fever. Of course, she is not the only dominant player in the Fever franchise right now, with Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell too playing superbly well. Clark winning the MVP title might be something [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:58 PMFever's Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell are at the center of an unprecedented WNBA award campaign
Could they really share the MVP award?
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