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Kelsey Mitchell Signs $1.4M Supermax with Indiana Fever

4/11/2026

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Mitchell's Supermax Contract

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell re-signed to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract, the team's first $1 million player.
Mitchell was an MVP finalist and averaged 20.2 points and 3.4 assists last season, despite Caitlin Clark's injuries.
The contract follows a historic collective bargaining agreement that established a $7 million salary cap.
With Mitchell, Clark, and Aliyah Boston, the Fever aim for a strong 2026 season starting May 8.

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Fever's Training Facility

The Indiana Fever will build a $78 million, 108,000-square-foot training facility in Indianapolis, opening in 2027.
The facility will boost performance and recovery for players, including Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever.
Team president Kelly Krauskopf says the project highlights the significance of women's sports.
The Fever will focus on retaining key players for the 2026 season amid free agency.
The investment aligns with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and raises expectations for WNBA support.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA's landmark collective bargaining agreement ratified in January 2020 marked a significant shift in women's sports, establishing a $1 million minimum salary and a $7 million salary cap. This followed the WNBPA's first CBA in 1999, which aimed to improve player compensation and benefits. The Fever's $78 million training facility investment further highlights the league's commitment to enhancing women's athletics and player development.

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Mitchell's Supermax Contract

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell re-signed to a one-year, $1.4 million supermax contract, the team's first $1 million player.
Mitchell was an MVP finalist and averaged 20.2 points and 3.4 assists last season, despite Caitlin Clark's injuries.
The contract follows a historic collective bargaining agreement that established a $7 million salary cap.
With Mitchell, Clark, and Aliyah Boston, the Fever aim for a strong 2026 season starting May 8.

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