Fever Re-Sign Sophie Cunningham, Who Celebrates on Instagram

The Indiana Fever brought back a key player from their playoff run last season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:56am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting a WNBA player in mid-motion, their face and jersey dissolving into vibrant brushstrokes that capture the raw energy and passion of the sport.The Fever's re-signing of the energetic and skilled Sophie Cunningham signals their intent to build on last season's playoff run with their core group intact.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Fever have re-signed Sophie Cunningham, who expressed her excitement about returning to the team on her Instagram story. Cunningham, nicknamed 'Spicy Sophie,' had a strong first season with the Fever in 2025 and was an important part of their playoff push despite injuries to other key players.

Why it matters

Keeping Cunningham on the roster is a big move for the Fever as they look to build on their success from last season and make another run at the playoffs. Her outside shooting and all-around game were crucial for the team, and her enthusiasm for the organization is evident in her social media posts.

The details

In her first season with the Fever after being traded from the Phoenix Mercury, Cunningham appeared in 30 games and finished fourth on the team in scoring and rebounds. She also led the Fever in three-point field goal percentage at 43.2%, which was the third-highest percentage in the WNBA. The Fever will have their core group back together, as they recently signed Kelsey Mitchell to a $1.4 million supermax deal and Lexie Hull to a multi-year extension.

  • Cunningham was sidelined with injuries late in the 2025 season.
  • The Fever re-signed Cunningham ahead of the 2026 season.

The players

Sophie Cunningham

A key player for the Indiana Fever who was re-signed by the team after a strong 2025 season.

Kelsey Mitchell

The Fever's star player who was signed to a $1.4 million supermax deal to return to the team.

Lexie Hull

A Fever player who was signed to a multi-year extension to remain with the team.

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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. I have a feeling this is going to be another special season, so I'm excited to get things started and to, of course, keep playing in front of the best fans in the WNBA. Let's get spicy!”

— Sophie Cunningham

The takeaway

The Fever's decision to re-sign Cunningham shows their commitment to building on last season's success and keeping their core group together. Cunningham's enthusiasm and strong play make her a valuable asset, and the Fever will be looking to her to help lead the team to another playoff appearance.