NBA Star Welcomes Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell to Team

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NBA Star Welcomes Indiana Fever's Kelsey Mitchell to Team

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 9:47 PM ET

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell is having an incredible year this season. The nine-year veteran is averaging 21.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 19 games played.

She is currently the third-leading scorer in the WNBA behind Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson.

Because of her stellar play through the years, Mitchell has attracted many endorsements. Her Nike shoe deal expired in early 2026, and she has been a sneaker free agent since.

However, the three-time WNBA All-Star was seen wearing PUMA's Hali 1s this season. Many just played it out as support for her NBA counterpart, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.

On Monday, the 2024 NBA assists leader officially announced the signing of the Fever star to PUMA. Haliburton quickly welcomed Mitchell to the team.

"Team Hali," he wrote, posting photos of Mitchell and himself on X.

Team Hali. pic.twitter.com/4XLSuSPMpt
— Tyrese Haliburton (@Hali) June 30, 2026

Mitchell will be joining Haliburton’s PUMA sub-brand, the Hali franchise, as its very first athlete.

“This partnership felt authentic from the start," the 5-foot-8 Fever guard said. “… I’m excited to team up with him and PUMA to trailblaze the Hali franchise into the women’s game.”

As part of the Hali brand, Mitchell and Haliburton further deepen the connection between the Fever and the Pacers.

The Fever star will be joining a line-up of WNBA stars who have had ties with PUMA . This includes Breanna Stewart, Skylar Diggins and NaLyssa Smith. Stewart, a three-time champion, is the only current WNBA star who has PUMA signature shoes, the “PUMA Stewie” line.

Fans are excited to see what PUMA has in store for their new partnership. This could include a Hali 1 Fever colorway, or perhaps even a Mitchell signature shoe somewhere down the road.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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