Caitlin Clark Hints at Key Roster Priorities for Upcoming WNBA Season

Ahead of the WNBA free agency window, Caitlin Clark teased what new roster additions the Indiana Fever will prioritize this offseason.

The Fever have only three players under contract for next season, including Clark, Aliyah Boston and Makayla Timpson. There will be more than 100 free agents following the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

In her return to “Sunday Night Basketball” on NBC Sports, Clark was asked about what’s next for the Fever ahead of the 2026 league season.

Although the two-time WNBA All-Star knows that there are only a handful of players still under contract, she was still adamant about bringing back a veteran guard she had previously suited up on the court with.

While speaking on “Saturday Night Basketball,” Caitlin Clark revealed that free agent Kelsey Mitchell is a priority for the Indiana Fever to resign this offseason.

“We weren’t trying to win it all last year, that’s certainly what we’re trying to do this year,” Clark said.

“It’s a very unique situation because there are over 100 free agents, so we only know about five or three people who will be on our team next year. I feel like we had a great core. Our first priority is to sign Kelsey Mitchell back.”

Clark also gave additional context as to why bringing back Mitchell to the Fever makes sense for the team and her.

“She was First Team All-WNBA last year. Kind of my running mate in the backcourt. She makes it really easy for me.”

With the Fever superstar sidelined with injury which saw her play only 13 games last season, Kelsey Mitchell stepped up and led the injury-plagued Indiana Fever to the WNBA semifinals.

They pushed the eventual WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, to the brink in overtime in Game 5.

Mitchell then finished fifth in WNBA MVP voting after averaging 20.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in the series.