Kelsey Mitchell Signs $1.4M Supermax Deal with Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell, a three-time WNBA All-Star, is signing a one-year, $1.4 million supermax deal to return to the Indiana Fever. The contract is the highest possible salary allowed under WNBA rules.
Kelsey Mitchell is finalizing a one-year, $1.4 million supermax agreement to return to the Indiana Fever, according to ESPN. The three-time WNBA All-Star will earn the league's highest possible salary under current rules.
The Fever used their "core" designation on Mitchell, which gave them exclusive negotiating rights. This move prevents other teams from bidding for her services and guarantees her the supermax salary in exchange for staying in Indiana.
The deal signals the Fever's commitment to building around their veteran stars. Mitchell has been a key player for Indiana throughout her career and provides scoring alongside rising star Caitlin Clark.
The Fever also made a restricted qualifying offer to Lexie Hull, meaning they can match any contract offer she receives from other teams. This gives Indiana control over keeping both players as they aim to improve next season.
This shows the Fever are serious about keeping their top players as women's basketball grows more popular and profitable. Mitchell's supermax deal reflects how WNBA salaries are rising as the league attracts more fans and TV viewers.
Mitchell's signing will become official once the deal is finalized. The Fever will wait to see what offers Hull receives from other teams.
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