{"id":579259,"date":"2026-04-12T05:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/579259\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T05:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T05:45:09","slug":"caitlin-clark-encourages-sophie-cunningham-ahead-of-wnba-free-agency-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/579259\/","title":{"rendered":"Caitlin Clark Encourages Sophie Cunningham Ahead of WNBA Free Agency Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caitlin Clark<\/a> was more than happy to help Lexie Hull announce her decision to return with the Indiana Fever<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Hull took to social media to officially announce that she will be back with the team after agreeing to a new deal in WNBA<\/a> free agency. According to reports, Hull agreed to a new multi-year contract with the team. The Fever have also already confirmed the signing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clark co-starred with Hull in the latter\u2019s announcement on TikTok<\/a>. Clark could not help but reach out to Sophie Cunningham<\/a>, who is also a free agent. The two-time WNBA All-Star had a message for Cunningham ahead of the latter\u2019s free agency decision.<\/p>\n

\"Indiana<\/p>\n

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and guard Lexie Hull (10) look on as guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in the Annika Pro-Am golf tournament. Mandatory Credit&colon; Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Cunningham has not yet agreed to a new deal with the Fever. The team\u2019s top priority was Kelsey Mitchell, who has already agreed to a record-breaking one-year, $1.4 million extension. Hull was next on the list, and the front office has now checked that box as well.<\/p>\n

Cunningham could very well be the next player on the agenda for the Fever. The 6-foot-1 guard was a revelation for Indiana in her first season with the team, providing leadership on and off the court.<\/p>\n

Cunningham\u2019s physical presence was a much-needed upgrade for the Fever as well. She played 30 games before her season-ending injury, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes per contest.<\/p>\n

Clark is hoping that Cunningham also returns to Indiana for 2026. Clark tagged Cunningham on the comments section of Hull\u2019s TikTok post, along with a message.<\/p>\n

\u201c@S O P H I E hey what\u2019s up wyd,\u201d Clark wrote.<\/p>\n

Hull also responded to the comment, posting three video emojis. Cunningham caught wind of the exchange, and she, too, had something to say to her teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe no invite is CRAZYYYYY! You two better make up for this horrible TikTok,\u201d Cunningham replied.<\/p>\n

Both the Fever and Cunningham have already indicated a willingness to extend her tenure in Indiana<\/a>. However, both parties will need to reach an agreement on a new contract before this comes to fruition.<\/p>\n

Related: Sophie Cunningham Announces Career News Ahead of WNBA Season<\/a><\/p>\n

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports<\/a> on Apr 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA<\/a> section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n