WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Rejoins Indiana Fever

Cunningham re-signs with Indiana on a one-year deal after emerging as a fan favorite in 2025.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:12pm

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WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has re-signed with the Indiana Fever on a one-year contract, giving the team another chance to make a championship run in the 2026 season. Cunningham was a key player for the Fever in 2025, fiercely defending her teammates and emerging as a fan favorite despite an MCL tear that cut her season short.

Why it matters

Cunningham's return is a major boost for the Fever, who finished third in the Eastern Conference in 2025 and made it to the semifinals of the playoffs despite injuries to Cunningham and star Caitlin Clark. Her consistent 3-point shooting and competitive spirit will be crucial as the Fever aim to take the next step and compete for a WNBA title.

The details

Cunningham played 30 games for the Fever in 2025, averaging 8.6 points per game and shooting a career-high 43.2% from 3-point range. Despite her MCL tear, the Fever see her as a key piece for the upcoming season as they look to build on their success from last year.

  • Cunningham re-signed with the Fever on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • She played 30 games for the Fever in the 2025 WNBA season.

The players

Sophie Cunningham

A WNBA star who re-signed with the Indiana Fever on a one-year deal after emerging as a fan favorite in 2025.

Caitlin Clark

A star player for the Indiana Fever who, along with Cunningham, dealt with injuries during the 2025 season.

Amber Cox

The general manager of the Indiana Fever, who praised Cunningham's impact as a competitor and shooter.

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What they’re saying

“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. We fought through a ton of adversity, and it was important to me that we have a chance to see through what we started.”

— Sophie Cunningham, WNBA Player

“When you have a shooter like Sophie – somebody who's consistently at the top of the league every single year in terms of her effectiveness from beyond the arc – that really helps everybody else too ... Everything she brings to the table as a competitor, I think will impact us.”

— Amber Cox, General Manager, Indiana Fever

What’s next

The Fever will look to build on their success from the 2025 season and make a deep playoff run in 2026 with Cunningham leading the way.

The takeaway

Cunningham's return to the Indiana Fever is a major boost for the team as they aim to compete for a WNBA championship. Her consistent 3-point shooting, fierce competitiveness, and leadership will be crucial as the Fever look to take the next step after a strong 2025 campaign.