Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Fever Announce Sophie Cunningham's Move Amid WNBA Offseason

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Jan 13, 2026 8:33 AM ET

Sophie Cunningham had a memorable first season with the Indiana Fever. In 30 games played, the 6-foot-1 guard averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 triples in 25.2 minutes per contest. Unfortunately, Cunningham’s campaign was cut short by a season-ending knee injury. The 29-year-old tore the MCL in her right knee in August, forcing her to miss the latter part of the season.

Cunningham’s deal with the Fever was for one year. She is now set to enter free agency once the window officially opens in Feb. 1. The Fever will need to negotiate a new contract to keep her in Indiana for the 2026 season.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) warms up before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun.David Butler II-Imagn Images

Cunningham recently concluded her annual basketball clinic in her hometown of Columbia, Missouri. She has now returned to Indiana as she continues to rehab her knee.

On Monday, Cunningham attended a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Fever’s home court. The former Missouri Tiger star came to the stadium to watch the Indiana Pacers take on the Boston Celtics.

The Fever took to social media to announce Cunningham’s latest offseason move.

“Sophie Cunningham in the house sitting courtside for tonight’s @pacers game ❤️‍,” the team posted on Instagram, sharing a photo of the Fever star sitting courtside.

View this post on Instagram

The Pacers pulled off a big win with Cunningham in attendance, 98-96. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 21 points on 10-of-15 shooting, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block.

The Pacers upset the Celtics, the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, improving to 9-31 on the season.

Cunningham has attended Pacers games in the past. She has formed a friendship with Jade Jones, the girlfriend of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, and they were together sitting courtside for Monday’s game.

Cunningham is entering her seventh season in the WNBA . Before her move to Indiana last offseason, she spent the first six years of her career with the Phoenix Mercury.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: