Sophie Cunningham re-signs with Indiana Fever on one-year deal
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Sophie Cunningham has emerged as one of the leaders for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season, fiercely defending Caitlin Clark and other teammates at various points throughout the year.
Cunningham was asked if he would return to Indiana for at least the 2026 season now that he is a free agent. However, he decided to return to the Fever on Sunday.
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong talks with WNBA star Sophie Cunningham before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 25, 2026. (Rick Scuteri/Imagn Images)
The team announced that Indiana and Cunningham agreed to a one-year contract.
“We had a really special group last year and it was an incredible first season for me in Indy; I loved everything about my teammates and the Fever organization,” he said. team website. “We went through a lot of challenges and it was important to me that we had the chance to finish what we started.
“I have a feeling this is going to be another special season, so I’m excited to get things started and of course continue playing in front of the best fans in the WNBA. Let’s get excited!”
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham reacts after the Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream in game three of the first round of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena on September 18, 2025 in College Park, Georgia. (Dale Zanine/Imagn Images)
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Cunningham played 30 games for Indiana before having his season cut short due to an MCL tear. He averaged 8.6 points per game and shot a career-high 43.2% from three-point range.
The Fever expect him to be an important piece for the team as they look to enter the title race.
“I think he’s always ready to step in and do whatever it takes to win,” Fever general manager Amber Cox said.
“… When you have a shooter like Sophie — someone who is consistently at the top of the league year after year in terms of her effectiveness behind the arc — it really helps everyone else as well… I think everything she brings to the table as a competitor is going to impress us.”
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham reacts during a WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena on August 7, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
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Despite the injuries to Cunningham and Clark, Indiana finished third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-20. Indiana defeated the Atlanta Dream in the first round of the playoffs but lost to the Las Vegas Aces in five games in the semifinals.
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