Will Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham play?
IndyStar • • sports
Key Points:
- The Indiana Fever are preparing for the 2027 season with seven players under contract and about $4.5 million committed to the salary cap, but may need to reconsider contracts to build a championship-contending roster.
- Superstar Caitlin Clark enters the final year of her rookie contract in 2027, with the option for an EPIC extension that could significantly increase her salary and extend her stay through 2030.
- Aliyah Boston has signed an EPIC extension through 2029 at a supermax salary, while Kelsey Mitchell will become an unrestricted free agent in 2027, posing financial challenges for the Fever to retain their core trio.
- Several players, including Lexie Hull, Monique Billings, Makayla Timpson, Sophie Cunningham, and Tyasha Harris, have varying contract statuses, with some potentially becoming free agents or trade candidates.
- The Fever also hold rights to developmental players Bree Hall and Ugonne Onyiah, who are reserved free agents eligible for minimum contracts, and face decisions on veteran players like Damiris Dantas and Mercedes Russell for the upcoming season.
