Clark’s assist record meets Mitchell’s MVP surge
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 6 min
Caitlin Clark hit 600 career assists faster than anyone in WNBA history as Indiana routed Las Vegas, while Kelsey Mitchell’s MVP case keeps rising. The Fever’s new problem is a good one: defining the half-court hierarchy around Clark, Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.
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Caitlin Clark hit 600 career assists faster than anyone in WNBA history as Indiana routed Las Vegas, while Kelsey Mitchell’s MVP case keeps rising. The Fever’s new problem is a good one: defining the half-court hierarchy around Clark, Mitchell and Aliyah Boston.
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- Caitlin Clark sets another WNBA assists record in Indiana ... — Hawkeyes Wire
Caitlin Clark sets another WNBA assists record in Indiana Fever win # Caitlin Clark sets another WNBA assists record in Indiana Fever win Hawkeyes Wire July 13, 2026, 4:46 a.m. CT Share to Twitter Share by email Despite playing under a minutes restriction as she continues to work her way back into her typical workload within Indiana's (14-9) lineup, Caitlin Clark set another WNBA record on…
- Kelsey Mitchell's MVP Campaign Has Reached Another Level — Sports Illustrated
Kelsey Mitchell's MVP Campaign Has Reached Another Level The Indiana Fever are steadily climbing their way to the top of the WNBA standings and they're doing it behind MVP caliber performances from guard Kelsey Mitchell. Mitchell, a ninth-year veteran, has been the engine behind the Fever's success. After re-signing her in the off-season on a one-year deal, it's clear the franchise knew she…
- Step Back — If Clark is breaking assist records while Mitchell is playing like an MVP and Boston is back, what does the Fever’s best half-court hierarchy actually look like now — who initiates, who bends the defense, and how do they avoid turning three strengths into your-turn/my-turn possessions?
Background sources
- The Fever’s Best Answer Remains Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston — Si
- Stephanie White Declares Caitlin Clark as Indiana Fever's Top Offensive Option - Yahoo Sports — Rodney Knuppel Wed, May 27, 2026 · 3 min read
- The Way Forward for Fever Is Simple—Just Ask Caitlin Clark — Si
- Fever Debut 'Creative' Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston Role-Reversal in Preseason — Si
- Fever's record, stats without Caitlin Clark are becoming impossible to ignore | Sporting News — Sporting News
- Why Caitlin Clark’s absence helps Indiana Fever play their ‘best team basketball,’ explains WNBA analyst - Yahoo Sports — Aikansh Chaudhary Fri, May 8, 2026 · 2 min read
- Through 15 games, have the Indiana Fever proven to be a legit championship contender? | Swish Appeal — Josh Felton
- Why Fever Must Keep Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell Backcourt Intact — Si