WNBA makes Kelsey Mitchell request on Thursday

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WNBA makes Kelsey Mitchell request on Thursday

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Nov 13, 2026 4:21 PM ET

Kelsey Mitchell is coming off her best season in the WNBA. She finished second in the league in points per game, helping lead the Indiana Fever to the playoffs. The veteran guard also further established herself as a bona fide superstar. The WNBA made a request to its fans on Thursday involving her.

Mitchell was a big reason why Indiana finished with a 28-16 regular-season record and clinched the No. 6 seed. She and the team faced the Las Vegas Aces in the first round and forced a winner-take-all Game 3 on Oct. 1. However, they failed to dethrone the then-defending champions, losing 94-83 at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

The four-time All-Star averaged a career-high 24.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 44 regular-season games. She also broke several league records, including the most consecutive 20-plus point games in a single campaign.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) in the second half during game four against the Las Vegas Aces. M

WNBA wishes Kelsey Mitchell a happy birthday

Mitchell celebrated her her 31st birthday on Thursday. The WNBA posted a graphic of her on Instagram and asked fans to wish her on her special day.

“Join us in wishing Happy Birthday to 4x All Star, 2018 All-Rookie, 2x All-WNBA and 2023 WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award Winner, Kelsey Mitchell

,” the league wrote.

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She is now an unrestricted free agent and will likely generate a lot of interest from teams around the WNBA. Mitchell’s elite skill set, particularly on offense, makes her one of the most sought after players this offseason. However, there’s also a chance that she’ll choose to re-sign with Indiana for one more run at the title.

Caitlin Clark has been vocal about wanting to have her back, but Mitchell will still listen to other teams. Fit and which franchise gives her the best chance to win a championship are two factors she’ll almost certainly consider first. It also helps that there’s more money to be offered now with the increase in the salary cap.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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