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Caitlin Clark says Kelsey Mitchell’s comments upset her after Fever’s playoff exit
Clark said Mitchell’s remarks about the scrutiny of playing with her were upsetting and linked to broader racism concerns.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai – After the Indiana Fever were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs, rookie star Caitlin Clark said she was upset by teammate Kelsey Mitchell’s comments about the challenges of playing alongside her.
Mitchell, speaking in her own exit interview, noted that the Fever had attracted “a lot of attention” since Clark joined the league and said, “Playing with CC, and having the eyes that she got, we get a lot of flak just for being on her team.”
Clark responded in her own interview, emphasizing that she does not stand for “racist hate or rhetoric” and that Mitchell’s suggestion that people used her popularity to promote such abuse was upsetting. She added, “There’s nobody I would want to share the backcourt with other than her.”
The Fever’s season ended with a 94‑83 loss in Game 3 on Oct 1, a series the Aces won 2‑1 after A’ja Wilson scored 36 points in the decisive game.
Key facts
- Indiana Fever lost the first‑round series to the Las Vegas Aces 2‑1, with Game 3 ending 94‑83 on Oct 1, 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- Kelsey Mitchell said playing with Caitlin Clark brings extra scrutiny and flak for the team. (gulfnews.com)
- Caitlin Clark said Mitchell’s remarks upset her and reiterated she does not support racist rhetoric. (gulfnews.com)
- A’ja Wilson scored 36 points in Game 3, the decisive win for the Aces. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Caitlin Clark Gets Upset Over Kelsey Mitchell's Treatment After End to Indiana Fever's WNBA Season”
