Fever GM Refuses to Address Sophie Cunningham Decision

Fever general manager Amber Cox spoke to the press on Wednesday during the team’s media day. Cox was asked about the front office’s decision on Cunningham’s new contract. However, the high-ranking team executive refused to address the issue directly.

“I'm not going to really get into anybody's individual negotiations,” Cox said. “But what I'll say is, I think again, it's a credit to this group wanting to be together that really helped us bring the core back quickly and then add those complimentary pieces.

“From a front office standpoint, we're obviously planning for this season, but we have to look long term too.”

Cox pointed out that there are many moving parts to consider in the wake of the new CBA. She also highlighted other player contracts, including Aliyah Boston’s record-breaking four-year, $6.3 million deal.

“There are some things that decisions that we have to make right now because they're impacting what we need to do against a hard cap in the future,” Cox continued. “We've got some new wrinkles in the CBA that we have to account for.

“Obviously, Aaliyah moving into her EPIC deal. So we just want to be really smart in how we're thinking about the future and also obviously making us the best that we can be this season.”

Either way, Cunningham is expected to play a key role for the Fever this coming season as she returns from a major knee injury. However, what the future holds for her beyond 2026 remains to be seen.