Kelsey Mitchell will be one of the most prized free agents this WNBA offseason, and many teams should be vying for her services.
At her end-of-year presser with the Indiana Fever, Mitchell said: “I got to be selfish about where my career is going.”
Mitchell spent nine seasons with the Fever. The four-time All-Star averaged 18.4 points and 2.9 assists per game during her Indiana career. She enjoyed a breakout 2026 season, averaging 24.7 points per game, and is a strong MVP candidate.
Here are three teams that would be a great fit for a dynamic scorer.
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Los Angeles Sparks
Sep 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) in the second half during game four against the Las Vegas Aces of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Sparks are retooling and need a star player to build around. Nneka Ogwumike is retiring, and Mitchell would be the perfect player to start a new era for the Sparks.
KELSEY MITCHELL MAKES WNBA HISTORY ‼️
Kelsey Mitchell has now surpassed A’ja Wilson for the highest-scoring single season in WNBA history!
She has 1,023 points and counting for the @IndianaFever, ahead of A’ja Wilson’s 1,021 points in 2024.
IND-TOR | ION | 2026 Postseason Push… pic.twitter.com/GpxiY1zTJZ
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 19, 2026
Mitchell ranked second in the league in scoring while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range in 2026. She would be a great fit with Cameron Brink and a pick-and-roll threat against any squad.
Rae Burrell would be getting so many fast-break buckets all day if she were playing alongside Mitchell.
The Sparks will have money to spend, and any team in the WNBA will have to pay up for the Ohio State product.
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Toronto Tempo
Jun 11, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) dribbles the ball while Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud (9) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Marina Mabrey needs another scorer on her team, and Mitchell would be the perfect candidate. The expansion Toronto Tempo were riddled with injuries all season but showed potential.
She would be a great mentor for Kiki Rice and would make the Tempo a great league pass team as well.
KELSEY MITCHELL MAKES WNBA HISTORY ‼️
Kelsey Mitchell has now surpassed A’ja Wilson for the highest-scoring single season in WNBA history!
She has 1,023 points and counting for the @IndianaFever, ahead of A’ja Wilson’s 1,021 points in 2024.
IND-TOR | ION | 2026 Postseason Push… pic.twitter.com/GpxiY1zTJZ
— WNBA (@WNBA) September 19, 2026
The 30-year-old has experience playing with a volume shooter but still finds ways to score.
She set a record for the highest-scoring single season (1,086 points) in WNBA history while playing alongside a ball-dominant player in Caitlin Clark.
Golden State Valkyries
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) high-fives Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The Golden State Valkyries are in the midst of the WNBA playoffs but should consider adding the dynamic lefty this offseason. She would add another scoring threat and make a deadly combo with Gabby Williams.
Mitchell said at the end of the year that she wants to be in a more positive environment and be treated well by a fanbase.
Golden State has one of the best home-court advantages in Ballhalla and seems to be a very fun team to play for.
Kelsey Mitchell discusses all the noise surrounding the Indiana Fever this season:
“Showing up every day to compete for fans that may or may not like you is hard…Playing with CC & having the eyes that she got, we get a lot of flack for just being on her team” pic.twitter.com/j1KoWps8df
— Kyle Ingram (@SnapshotKyle) October 3, 2026
They might have to do some work around the salary cap. Joe Lacob, the owner of the Valkyries, is never afraid to spend a ton of cash to build a winner.
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