Sophie Cunningham focuses on real estate investments after WNBA pay raise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Sophie Cunningham, guard for the Indiana Fever, secured a one-year, $665,000 contract, marking a significant increase in her earnings. Following the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, she plans to invest her pay into real estate, having already purchased vacation properties in Arizona. Cunningham also aims to acquire properties in Nashville and Florida. Emphasizing financial prudence, she encourages fellow players to manage their salaries smartly to ensure long-term stability and opportunities.
- •Cunningham signed a one-year, $665,000 contract with Indiana Fever.
- •She purchased vacation properties in Arizona for short-term rental.
- •Plans to buy properties in Nashville and Florida.
- •Encourages players to invest rather than overspend their salaries.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham Reveals Savvy Plan For Massive WNBA Pay Raise
"Sophie Cunningham landed the biggest contract of her WNBA career, but the Indiana Fever guard has no intention of simply spending her newfound wealth.
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