Sophie Cunningham Shares 'Frustrating' Opinion About Fever Contract
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The Indiana Fever signed Sophie Cunningham to a one-year deal for the 2026 season with a salary of $665,000, confirming most of the team's 2025 core will return.
- Cunningham expressed frustration on her podcast about the free agency process, citing challenges from coming off an injury and not being able to showcase her abilities to other teams.
- She emphasized her focus on winning over ego and described the contract experience as a wake-up call that motivated her further.
- Cunningham later clarified on social media that her concerns were not about the money but about wanting a longer-term contract to establish stability with the Fever.
- Despite the contract situation, Cunningham remains positive and excited to continue her career with Indiana.
