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Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Announces Offseason Plans

Sophie Cunningham was forced to watch from the bench as the Indiana Fever’s 2025 WNBA season ended with a Game 5 loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.

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Indiana Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Makes Change After WNBA Season

Sophie Cunningham played just 30 games for the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season after suffering a knee injury that ended her campaign. She tore her right MCL during an August game against the Connecticut Sun, forcing her to undergo surgery to address the issue.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Indiana Fever Player Has Strong Words for Angel Reese on Wednesday

Angel Reese's second season with the Chicago Sky didn't go the way she had hoped for, finishing with a WNBA-worst 10-34 record and missing out on the playoffs for a second-straight year.

Chicago Sky News / FirstSportz / October 16

Angel Reese Slays Runway Debut Becoming 1st Pro Athlete to Catwalk For Victoria’s Secret

Last year, Angel Reese used her offseason to build her brand. From appearances at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to comedy shows and other platforms, her marketing strategy was successful.

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WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 15

Fever Guard Praises Angel Reese for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Appearance

Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese made history on October 15, as she became the first professional athlete to walk in the iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Indiana Fever Name 'Hardest Player in the League To Guard'

The Indiana Fever are Caitlin Clark's team. She is the WNBA's most popular figure, and many consider her to be the team's best player. During her absence in 2025 due to a season-ending injury, however, one Indiana player shone brighter than ever.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks' Cameron Brink to Play in Unrivaled After Suffering Season-Ending Injury

Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Cameron Brink will play for Unrivaled this winter, per a recent announcement. Brink rejoins Unrivaled — a women's professional

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum Rips WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

On Sept. 30, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier publicly challenged WNBA leadership — specifically, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert — in a direct exit-interview statement.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 15

Dallas Wings expected to 'change a lot' this offseason

The Dallas Wings have a massive offseason coming up as they look to build properly around Paige Bueckers, who took home All-WNBA Second Team honors while winning Rookie of the Year in a historically productive season.

Dallas Wings News / Sporting News / October 15

Wings predicted to draft 6-foot-7 center to help Paige Bueckers

Dallas can take advantage of this pick.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 15

Candace Parker's 3-Word Take on Cathy Engelbert WNBA Finals Boo Brouhaha Says It All

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is public enemy No. 1 right now within the women's basketball community. While this has been the case for quite a while in the eyes of many, vitriol towards Engelbert has reached new heights in the wake of Napheesa Collier's scathing claims about her during a September 30 exit interview.

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Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 15

ESPN Makes Telling Fever WNBA Offseason Roster Change Prediction

On the surface, it seems like a no-brainer that the Indiana Fever's front office will do everything in its power to keep the 2025 band back together, so to speak, for next season.

Connecticut Sun News / Winsidr / October 15

Rays of Hope: Connecticut Sun Pointed Back in the Right Direction After 2025

After years of maintaining success despite subtle shifts in the composition of their roster, the Sun were finally forced to hit the reset button after

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 15

Report: Portland Fire set to name Alex Sarama first coach

The Portland Fire are expected to name Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Alex Sarama as the first head coach of the WNBA expansion franchise, Front Office Sports reported.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / October 15

Sophie Cunningham Flexes Indiana Fever's WNBA Playoff Ratings Role

Even without superstar point guard Caitlin Clark on the court during the 2025 WNBA postseason, the Indiana Fever arguably remained the league's top attraction amidst their unexpected run to the WNBA Semifinals.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 15

Dallas Wings WNBA title odds revealed for 2026 season

The Dallas Wings didn't have an ideal conclusion to this past season, finishing tied for the league's worst record at 10-34, even with the addition of No.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 14

WNBA postseason draws record audience on ESPN

The WNBA postseason delivered record ratings to ESPN throughout September and October, the network announced Tuesday. The 2025 playoffs were the most-watched ever on ESPN, with an average of 1.2 million viewers across 24 games -- up 5% from 2024.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 14

Silver: WNBA game in China could happen 'very soon'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said a WNBA game in China is likely to happen "very soon," but the league must first address the expiring collective bargaining agreement.

Phoenix Mercury News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Mercury GM Nick U’Ren bracing for uncertainty despite successful 2025 season

PHOENIX– The 2025 WNBA season is sealed… or is it? Well, that’s not what the Phoenix Mercury seem to believe, and for good reason. Phoenix and the 12 other teams are eyeing the upcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.

Caitlin Clark News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Caitlin Clark's WNBA Leadership Stance Gets 2-Word Fact Check From Expert

When speaking with the media after the Indiana Fever's 2025 WNBA season on October 3, superstar guard Caitlin Clark addressed Napheesa Collier's now-notorious criticism of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, which has been the biggest story in women's basketball ever since Collier spoke a few days before Clark.