Sophie Cunningham established herself as a key member of the Indiana Fever in her first season with the team. Not only did she bring energy to the franchise and provide a reliable backup option at the guard position, but she also took on the role of an enforcer — which made her a fan favorite.
The 29-year-old veteran averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steal per game in 2025. She also shot career highs overall (46.9%) and from 3-point range (43.2%).
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Unfortunately, Cunningham ended up playing just 30 games for the Fever. She suffered a knee injury during an August game against the Connecticut Sun, which eventually forced her to miss the rest of the season.
Cunningham tore her right MCL, which required surgery. She also missed the Fever’s playoff run as a result.
Indiana Fever guards Caitlin Clark (22) and Sophie Cunningham (8) cheer during a game.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Now, the seven-year WNBA player is recovering from her injury. On Saturday, she shared an update on the status of her rehab, sharing that she has returned to running on a treadmill,
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“She back,” Cunningham wrote, along with a video of her workout.
It sure looks like Cunningham is on track to return in time for the 2026 WNBA season. The league’s regular season usually starts in May, so Cunningham has a little over five months to get back to full health.
It’s worth noting, however, that Cunningham is a free agent this offseason. It remains to be seen if the Fever will re-sign her — or if they even can — since the team has 13 free agents out of the 16 players they had on the roster at the end of the season.
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Furthermore, Cunningham shared on her podcast recently that she wants a “bigger contract” from the “next team” she plays for. For now, it’s uncertain whether Indiana can meet her demands or not.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 2, 2025, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.