The Indiana Fever have been eliminated from the WNBA postseason by the Las Vegas Aces, which means it’s time to look to 2026.
Guard Sophie Cunningham tore the MCL in her right knee during a game against the Connecticut Sun in August, which ended her 2025 season. The 28-year-old had surgery, will continue rehabilitation this offseason and is expected to make a full recovery.
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The question is, when she makes her return to the court, will it be with the Fever? Cunningham signed a one-year, $100,000 deal with Indiana for the 2025 season and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026.
The seven-year veteran started 13 games for the Fever after coming over from the Phoenix Mercury, where she spent her first six seasons after being drafted No. 13 overall in 2019. She averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists this season.
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Sophie Cunningham injury timeline
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham suffered a season-ending MCL injury in her right knee in August 2025. She underwent surgery a week later and began her recovery and rehabilitation process in September 2025. Cunningham is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the 2026 WNBA season, which begins in May.
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Sophie Cunningham contract
Cunningham signed a one-year, $100,000 deal with the Indiana Fever for the 2025 season and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026. She played six seasons for the Phoenix Mercury before coming to the Fever. She started 13 games in 2025, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists. Her career earnings for seven seasons are $672,780, according to Spotrac.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is next for Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham?
