Sophie Cunningham Locks In Intense Training Amid Fever Free Agency Decision

The Indiana Fever star seems focused on the upcoming season despite uncertainty around her future with the team.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:51am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting a blurred, explosive figure running up a hill, conveying the raw athleticism and determination of a professional basketball player preparing for the new season.Cunningham's intense offseason training regimen signals her determination to lead the Fever to new heights in the upcoming WNBA season.Indianapolis Today

As speculation swirls around Sophie Cunningham's free agency decision, the Indiana Fever star has been documenting her intense offseason training regimen on social media. Cunningham posted a video of herself pushing through hill runs, declaring her focus is on the 'come on season' ahead rather than the noise around her future. The 29-year-old is coming off an MCL injury that cut her 2025 season short, but her offseason work appears to have her in good shape heading into the new campaign.

Why it matters

Cunningham has established herself as a core piece of the Fever's young, up-and-coming roster. Her potential free agency decision will have major implications for the team's outlook, as she led the WNBA in true shooting percentage last season and has one of the best career marks in league history. Retaining Cunningham would provide stability and continuity for a Fever squad that made an unexpected playoff run in 2025.

The details

In her Instagram video, Cunningham seemed to be in good spirits as she pushed through hill runs, declaring she's focused on 'betting on herself' and the hard work she's put in this offseason. The video comes just hours after Cunningham's teammate Lexie Hull announced she's re-signing with the Fever, leading to speculation that Cunningham could be next to commit to the team in free agency.

  • Cunningham posted the training video on her Instagram account on April 12, 2026.
  • Lexie Hull announced her multi-year deal to re-sign with the Fever on the same day as Cunningham's video.

The players

Sophie Cunningham

A 29-year-old free agent forward for the Indiana Fever who led the WNBA in true shooting percentage last season and has one of the best career marks in league history.

Lexie Hull

A Fever teammate of Cunningham's who recently announced she is re-signing with the team on a multi-year deal.

Caitlin Clark

A WNBA player who commented on Hull's announcement post, seemingly hinting that Cunningham may be next to re-sign with the Fever.

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What they’re saying

“'I know I'm wearing the same thing I wore the last time I ran, but there's nothing like hyping yourself up when no one else is around. And I was like, do you have to make a video? No, screw that. I just did hills on a back road. And let me tell you, I looked over and there was like a deer staring at me. Big old breeze came through and I was like, yes, God. Like, be your biggest hype man, be your biggest supporter. F**k them. I also can see how it's kind of contradictory, how I was like, God, and then I was like, f**k it, no. It wasn't my God. And then, f**k them. That's not anyone. It's just like, and I probably shouldn't because I'm working on testing. It's hard for me. It's like when there's dessert after dinner, a lot of you can't not eat it. That's how testing is for me. It's not like I hate the people. It's screw everyone else's voices, opinions, actions. Bet on yourself. Bet on the hard work that you put in and what you're gonna put in. Like, do that and you're gonna be successful.'”

— Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever Player

What’s next

Whether Sophie Cunningham re-signs with the Indiana Fever in free agency remains to be seen, but her teammate Caitlin Clark's recent social media activity suggests the team could retain her for at least one more season.

The takeaway

Cunningham's intense offseason training and positive mindset indicate she is laser-focused on the upcoming season, regardless of the uncertainty around her free agency decision. Her potential return would provide a major boost to a Fever team that exceeded expectations in 2025 and is looking to build on that momentum.