Image: Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark Instagram
Clark and Sophie has a hilarious exchange once again.
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Every so often, you get a glimpse into the off-court personalities of professional athletes that makes you smile. That’s exactly what happened recently with two stars from the Indiana Fever as one of the league’s most recognizable figures took a moment to poke fun at a teammate in a way that shows both their bond and their sense of humor.
Caitlin Clark, who has become one of the faces of the WNBA since entering the league, once again left a playful comment on the Instagram post of her friend and former teammate Sophie Cunningham. It wasn’t just a casual response. It was classic Clark trolling, reminding fans of the dynamic these two share on social media.
As reported by Brobible, the exchange began when Cunningham shared a carousel of photos on her Instagram account, looking back fondly on February. The post was fun and carefree, offering a lighthearted look at her life away from the hardwood. Clark, always ready with a quick quip, couldn’t resist chiming in. Her question to Cunningham was short, humorous, and perfectly timed: “Do u play basketball?”
Clark Loves Trolling Cunningham
Cunningham wasn’t going to let that go unanswered. With her own quick wit, she fired back with a clever comeback, asking Clark if she wanted her highlight reel sent over. “Do you want me to send you my highlight reel?” she wrote, turning the random comment on its head while still keeping the friendly tone.
Their back-and-forth wasn’t just funny to them. Fans responded to the exchange in droves, piling into the comment section with enthusiasm. Some praised Cunningham’s readiness to answer Clark’s joke with her own playful jab. Others even teased Clark, saying stuff like, “No, she plays at stealing hearts,” and pretending they needed help getting a blind date with Cunningham.
Despite both of them spending a significant part of the 2025 season sidelined with injuries, Clark, dealing with recurring soft tissue problems, and Cunningham, recovering from a torn MCL, they’ve kept spirits high and stayed connected with fans through humor and personality. Clark also recently trolled her other teammate Aaliyah Boston.
Last season was tough for both players. Clark, who has become synonymous with elite play and electric energy in the league, only appeared in a limited number of games due to her injury. Cunningham, known for her toughness and toughness as “The Enforcer,” saw her season end when she injured her knee in August.
Cunningham’s one-year deal with the Fever expired with the 2025 season, leaving her status with the team in flux as she entered free agency. Meanwhile, Clark’s presence and influence in the WNBA continue to grow, both on and off the court.
There’s also a bigger backdrop to all of this: the WNBA and its players have been in ongoing talks about a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and there’s uncertainty around when the 2026 season might start. That uncertainty means moments like this playful Instagram interaction become even more meaningful to fans eager to see their favorite players back in action.