Sophie Cunningham returns to Fever for second season

Field Level Media|published: Sun 12th April, 14:43 2026

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) go for the ball during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The Valkyries defeated the Fever, 80-61.

Veteran guard Sophie Cunningham has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Indiana Fever, the team announced Sunday.

The 6-foot-1 Cunningham averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in 30 games (13 starts) in 2025 before she sustained a season-ending MCL tear in her right knee. She made a career-high 43.2% of her 3-point attempts, the third-best accuracy rate in the league.

"We are thrilled to have Sophie back with the Fever and are grateful for her commitment to return and build on what we started a year ago," Fever general manager Amber Cox said in a news release. "Not only is Sophie one of the best 3-point shooters in the league, but she is an exceptional teammate, both on and off the court."

Cunningham, 29, spent her first six WNBA seasons with the Phoenix Mercury before being obtained by Indiana prior to last season.

"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," Cunningham said. "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."

Cunningham has averages of 7.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 212 career games (105 starts). She has amassed 305 career 3-pointers and 154 steals.

--Field Level Media

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