Caitlin Clark is fully embracing her offseason, and much of that time has been spent with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. While earlier she showed her support for Connor McCaffery as he stepped into his new role as an assistant coach for the Butler Bulldogs, the couple’s latest outing took them to Indianapolis, where they were seen together cheering on for the NBA franchise of the city. However, there was one other Indiana associate of Clark with her, which seems to have fueled fans’ excitement even more.

Clark made a trip to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with her boyfriend, cheering on the Indiana Pacers as they faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in their preseason matchup. However, later an Instagram post from Fever hit social media which revealed the couple was also joined by another Fever player, Kelsey Mitchell. The post captioned, “@caitlinclark22 & @kelz_hoop showing their support for the @pacers squad at tonight’s game.”

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have proven to be a dynamic duo for the Indiana Fever, leading the team as the top scorers during the regular season. Each player averaged an impressive 19.2 points per game. Their strong on-court chemistry is evident and Clark even expressed her appreciation for Mitchell’s presence. “I feel very lucky and fortunate to have her (Mitchell) by my side. We could just make eye contact and she know to go back door,” stated Fever #22 earlier.

Well, the Fever guard’s date night cheering for the Pacers was already enough to excite Indiana fans, but seeing her alongside Mitchell in an off-court outing took that enthusiasm to another level. The sight of the Fever duo together thrilled fans, especially amid the uncertainties surrounding Mitchell’s future with the team.

Fans rally for Kelsey Mitchell’s stay amid no contract renewal

While Clark just hit the WNBA and helped Fever in securing playoff berth after an eight year drought, it would have been difficult without Kelsey Mitchell’s consistent support for the rookie. While it was the start of Clark’s WNBA journey with Fever, Mitchell has been a vital part of the team since her debut in 2018. In fact, aside from her rookie year, Mitchell has consistently led the team’s scoring for six straight seasons.

However, after seven seasons, uncertainty looms over Mitchell’s future with the team. Currently out of contract, she has hinted at a potential departure in the past, leaving fans concerned about what lies ahead. Yet, as she spends quality time with Clark, supporters have seized the opportunity to rally for her return, urging the Fever to secure Mitchell’s signature for next season. Some fans took to the comments, asking for Kelsey to sign on for another season with the Fever.

“Please re-sign Kelsey!“

“Stay Kelsey!“

However, despite the doubts over Mitchell’s future with the Indiana Fever, there also have been developments that sparks hope. One notable change is the return of Kelly Krauskopf as the franchise’s president. When her appointment was announced, Fever General Manager Lin Dunn expressed optimism, stating that Krauskopf’s return could play a crucial role in determining Mitchell’s fate. “She will be negotiating with Kelsey and her agents, and I can assure you we’ll do everything we can to keep her,” Dunn stated earlier.

Now, the sight of the two players together brought another wave of enthusiasm. One passionate supporter voiced their opinion on social media that Mitchell deserves dollars, urging the management to invest in her talent to ensure she stays with the Fever.

“Kelsey is worth the $. Pay her!“

Well, Mitchell also offered a hint about her future with the Fever when she congratulated Clark on winning the Rookie of the Year award. In her message, she said, “I’m always going to be in your backcourt,” which not only shows her support but also suggests a desire to continue their partnership on the court. So with the recent outing, it is only more to the hope that the ‘Backcourt homies’ — a tag Clark had for Mitchell in one of her Instagram stories — stick around for another season.

“Whoa Whoa! This is an affirmation that Kelsey will definitely stay in Indy!“

“OUR BACKCOURT HOMIES! Ooh, is this a good sign?“

With the arrival of their new president, Kelly Krauskopf, a sense of optimism is sweeping through the Fever organization. She emphasized Kelsey Mitchell’s crucial role by stating, “We wouldn’t be where we are today without Kelsey Mitchell. She is extremely important to the success and the future.” 

However, despite this positive sentiment, there hasn’t been any official word on Mitchell’s contract renewal with the Fever. Still, the way Mitchell continues to spend time with her Fever teammates suggests she is keen on extending her journey with the team.