Fever re-sign Sophie Cunningham to 1-year deal

Indiana brings back key backcourt piece from 2025 playoff run

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:25pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting the action and energy of a WNBA playoff game, with overlapping shapes and planes representing the competitive spirit of the matchup.A cubist interpretation of the intense playoff battle between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream, with the Fever's backcourt depth and defensive intensity on full display.Atlanta Today

The Indiana Fever have re-signed veteran guard Sophie Cunningham to a one-year contract, according to reports. Cunningham, 29, joined the Fever last season as part of a four-team trade and helped the team make the WNBA playoffs, where they upset the Atlanta Dream in the first round before losing to the eventual champion Las Vegas Aces.

Why it matters

The Fever are looking to build on their 2025 playoff appearance, and retaining Cunningham's services is a key part of maintaining their backcourt depth alongside Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull. Cunningham provided an 'enforcer' role last season, protecting star guard Caitlin Clark when opponents tried to be physical.

The details

Cunningham averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and shot 42% from 3-point range in 30 games for the Fever last season, but was limited by a torn MCL in her right knee. The Fever have also re-signed Mitchell after her career-best season and are hoping to get a full year from Clark, who appeared in only 13 games due to injuries. Indiana has further bolstered its roster with the free-agent additions of forward Monique Billings and point guard Ty Harris.

  • Cunningham joined the Fever last season as part of a four-team trade.
  • The Fever made the WNBA playoffs in 2025 as the No. 6 seed and upset the Atlanta Dream in the first round.

The players

Sophie Cunningham

A 29-year-old veteran guard who joined the Indiana Fever last season and helped the team make the WNBA playoffs.

Kelsey Mitchell

The Fever's starting point guard who is returning after a career-best season in 2025, averaging 20.2 points per game with 3.2 assists and 39% shooting on 3-pointers.

Lexie Hull

A returning guard for the Fever who will be part of the team's backcourt depth in 2026.

Caitlin Clark

The Fever's star guard who was limited to only 13 games last season due to injuries but is expected to play a full season in 2026.

Monique Billings

A free-agent forward who has joined the Fever to bolster their roster for the 2026 season.

Ty Harris

A free-agent point guard who has joined the Fever to add depth to their backcourt for the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“Now being on her team and seeing it, I'm like 'what are people doing.' Actually, it's just too much, it's too much. I'm over it, and if I think it's too much, it's probably too much.”

— Sophie Cunningham, Veteran guard

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