Kelsey Mitchell's future with Indiana Fever uncertain ahead of free agency

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Kelsey Mitchell's future with Indiana Fever uncertain ahead of free agency
Summary

The Indiana Fever's season concluded on October 1 after a 94-83 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3. Kelsey Mitchell set single-season records for total points and 3-pointers, but she is now an unrestricted free agent. ESPN's Linda Cohn suggested that the Fever might consider moving on from Mitchell as the team undergoes significant changes in its front office. With no team president or general manager in place, Cohn highlighted the possibility of developing around other players such as Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. Mitchell indicated her intention to explore free agency, marking a pivotal moment in her career after spending her entire tenure with Indiana.

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  • •Fever lost to Aces, ending their playoff run on October 1.
  • •Kelsey Mitchell set records with 24.7 points per game this season.
  • •Linda Cohn expressed doubts about retaining Mitchell for next season.
  • •Mitchell is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in her career.
  • •Indiana's front office is in flux after multiple changes in leadership.
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  • 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m Not Sure I’d Want Her Back’ — ESPN Legend Sounds Alarm on Kelsey Mitchell’s Fever Future Ahead of WNBA Free Agency
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The Indiana Fever’s season ended on October 1 against the Las Vegas Aces after A’ja Wilson’s side pulled away late for a 94-83 win in Game 3 and took the first-round series 2-1. The loss ended a career year for Kelsey Mitchell, who set the league’s single-season records for total points and 3-pointers.

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