Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham Shares Swimsuit Photos Amid Training Camp

The WNBA star posts more images from her recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:10pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the raw athleticism and dynamic movement of a WNBA player in a basketball game, with the player's form dissolving into unrecognizable brushstrokes.The bold, colorful energy of WNBA star Sophie Cunningham's personal brand shines through in this dynamic, expressionist painting.Scottsdale Today

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has shared additional photos from her recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot, posting a Polaroid of herself in a white bikini shortly after the team's first day of 2026 training camp. Cunningham, who has developed a close relationship with Fever superstar Caitlin Clark, is known for her active social media presence and savvy personal brand marketing.

Why it matters

Cunningham's swimsuit photos highlight the growing popularity and mainstream exposure of WNBA players, who are increasingly leveraging their platforms to build personal brands and earn additional income outside of their basketball careers. As the league continues to gain momentum, these types of sponsorship and modeling opportunities can help raise the profile of the sport.

The details

Cunningham posted the new swimsuit photo on her social media, captioning it with references to her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot and spending time with a donkey, likely at her offseason home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Fever are set to begin their 2026 WNBA season in the coming weeks, with Cunningham and star teammate Caitlin Clark leading the charge.

  • The first day of 2026 WNBA training camps was on April 19.
  • Cunningham initially posted about her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot on April 8.

The players

Sophie Cunningham

A guard for the Indiana Fever who has developed a close relationship with star teammate Caitlin Clark and is known for her active social media presence and personal brand marketing.

Caitlin Clark

The superstar guard for the Indiana Fever who recently signed the most lucrative deal in WNBA history and is considered one of the biggest names in women's basketball.

Aliyah Boston

Cunningham's Fever teammate who just signed the most lucrative deal in WNBA history earlier this week.

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What they’re saying

“more SI drops hallelujah I love my life hallelujah donkey kev and baby Brutus hallelujah”

— Sophie Cunningham

What’s next

Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2026 WNBA season to see what Cunningham, Clark, and the rest of the Fever roster can accomplish, assuming they can stay healthy.

The takeaway

Cunningham's swimsuit photos demonstrate the growing mainstream exposure and earning potential for WNBA players, who are increasingly leveraging their platforms to build personal brands and secure sponsorship opportunities outside of their basketball careers.