KELSEY MITCHELL NEWS

Fever star Kelsey Mitchell opens up about medical scare that caused her 'sense of numbness'

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell suffered a medical scare during the team's Game 5 loss against the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night.

OCTOBER 2 • FOXNEWS.COM

Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell says severe cramps left her lower body feeling numb in loss to Aces

Indiana Fever All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell says a medical condition left her unable to move her legs during Tuesday night's WNBA semifinal

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Kelsey Mitchell injury update: Indiana Fever star details rare muscle condition Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell explained the "numbness/paralyzing feeling" that forced her to leave Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals.

OCTOBER 1 • USATODAY.COM

Fever star Kelsey Mitchell reveals terrifying diagnosis after injury scare in WNBA Playoffs The Indiana Fever were bounced from the WNBA Playoffs on Tuesday night, following a loss to the Las Vegas Aces in a win-or-go-home Game 5 wi...

OCTOBER 1 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Update on Indiana Fever Guard Kelsey Mitchell On Tuesday night, Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell experienced extreme cramping in her lower body during the third quarter of the Fever’s...

OCTOBER 1 • WNBA.COM

Fever provide Kelsey Mitchell update amid scary injury vs. Aces | Sporting News Mitchell had to leave Game 5 after collapsing to the floor.

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Released from hospital Mitchell, who left during Tuesday's Game 5 107-98 loss to the Aces due to lower body cramping, was released from the hospital Tuesday night, Alexa Philippou of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The issue wasn't ultimately too serious, as Mitchell was released shortly after receiving fluids. She's under the supervision of the Fever medical ream and is expected to make a full recovery. She averaged a career-high 20.2 points in 44 starts during the regular season with 3.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game, and it will be interesting to see if the Fever bring her back for 2026.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

WNBA MVP Offers Prayers for Indiana Fever Star Kelsey Mitchell Brutal loss for the Fever.

OCTOBER 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Was red-hot before exiting game Mitchell (lower body) totaled 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Tuesday's Game 5 107-98 loss to the Aces.

Impact Mitchell was perfect from distance, but she was unable to return from a cramping issue, missing the fourth quarter and overtime. The good news is that it isn't something which is a long-term issue. She averaged a career-high 20.2 points in 44 starts, while going for 3.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game. Mitchell's contract is up, so it will be interesting to see if she returns to the Fever, or moves along. Wherever she lands, she is a tremendous scorer for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Fever star Kelsey Mitchell (leg) leaves Game 5 vs. Aces Deadspin | Fever star Kelsey Mitchell (leg) leaves Game 5 vs. Aces

OCTOBER 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Fever star Kelsey Mitchell leaves Game 5 due to cramping Deadspin | Fever star Kelsey Mitchell leaves Game 5 due to cramping

OCTOBER 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

'Prayers up for Kelsey' Mitchell, Fever player injured in season's final game, draws support from Aces There was greater clarity on Kelsey Mitchell's injury. The Fever and Aces offered their support and spoke on her impact after leaving Game 5...

OCTOBER 1 • INDYSTAR.COM

Fever Strong in Game 5 Loss, Already Looking Ahead By Madie Chandler | FeverBasketball.com The Indiana Fever wanted it badly. Natasha Howard was diving on the ground early, putting her body o...

OCTOBER 1 • WNBA.COM

Kelsey Mitchell Helped Off Court With Apparent Injury During Fever–Aces Game 5 The guard kept Indiana afloat with a career year.

OCTOBER 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Fever star Kelsey Mitchell (leg) leaves Game 5 vs. Aces Indiana Fever star guard Kelsey Mitchell left in the third quarter of Game 5 on Tuesday of her team's semifinal matchup at the Las Vegas Ace...

OCTOBER 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Dealing with cramping Head coach Stephanie White said after Tuesday's 107-98 Game 5 overtime loss to the Aces that Mitchell is dealing with "a lot of lower body cramping" and is at the hospital getting...

Impact Mitchell exited in the third quarter of Tuesday's elimination game and was unable to return, finishing with 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes. The star guard was unable to put any weight on her left leg while leaving the court and is likely to undergo further testing. The 29-year-old earned her third All-Star nod in the 2025 campaign, during which she averaged a career-high 20.2 points, 3.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 44 regular-season games.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Aces beat Fever 107-98 in OT of Game 5 of semis, advance to WNBA Finals to face the Phoenix Mercury

A’ja Wilson scored 35 points and Jackie Young added 32 to lead the Las Vegas Aces back to the WNBA Finals

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Kelsey Mitchell injury update: Latest news after Fever star helped off vs. Aces | Sporting News The injury-ravaged Fever saw Kelsey Mitchell go down with a scary injury in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Aces.

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fever star Kelsey Mitchell suffers injury in WNBA playoff elimination game. What we know Kelsey Mitchell was a WNBA MVP finalist and in the middle of a breakout season for the Fever, leading them to the semifinals before getting...

OCTOBER 1 • INDYSTAR.COM

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell injured, out for Game 5 Kelsey Mitchell, who has fueled the Fever playoff run, is out for Game 5 with an undisclosed injury.

OCTOBER 1 • USATODAY.COM

Kelsey Mitchell Helped Off Court With Apparent Injury During Fever-Aces Game 5 The guard kept Indiana afloat with a career year.

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Fever's Kelsey Mitchell sent to hospital for leg cramping in Game 5 loss to Aces

Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell was sent to a hospital for fluids after experiencing severe leg cramps during Tuesday night's game against Las Vegas

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Won't return Tuesday Mitchell (leg) won't return to Tuesday's Game 5 against the Aces, Chloe Peterson of The Indianapolis Star reports. She'll finish the game with 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT),...

Impact Mitchell sustained the left leg injury in the third quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. A stretcher was brought out for the star guard, though she was ultimately helped to the locker room without putting any weight on her leg. Shey Peddy will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Helped to locker room Tuesday Mitchell was helped to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left leg injury in the third quarter of Tuesday's Game 5 against the Aces, Tony East of The Next reports.

Impact Mitchell was seen grabbing near her knee but continued to play. However, she eventually went down and remained on the floor for an extended period. A stretcher was brought out for the star guard, though she was ultimately helped back to the locker room without putting any weight on her left leg. She appears unlikely to return, and Shey Peddy will likely see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Aces set to play Fever Tuesday

The Indiana Fever will take on the Las Vegas Aces

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press