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WNBA·August 8, 2026 06:02 PM ET

Mitchell says mutual ambition drives bond with Clark

Love and energy underpin their backcourt partnership.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 81 min read
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“We take our bond seriously. … I want her to be great and vice versa. So a lot of it is just love and energy, honestly.”

What happened: Kelsey Mitchell said she and Caitlin Clark take their bond seriously. Each guard, Mitchell said, wants the other to be great.

Why it matters: Their mutual accountability adds context to the trust between them on the court. The pair recently paced league scoring during a four-game streak.

By the numbers: Clark and Mitchell paced league scoring during a recent four-game streak.

What to watch: The partnership will be interrupted next game while Clark serves a suspension following her eighth technical foul.

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