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Sophie Cunningham invests in properties after signing $665k WNBA deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Sophie Cunningham invests in properties after signing $665k WNBA deal

Summary

Sophie Cunningham has signed a one-year, $665,000 contract with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Following this landmark deal, she has purchased a VRBO property in Arizona and plans to acquire additional properties in Nashville and Florida as investments. Cunningham cites the importance of being smart with her finances and aims to grow her business acumen. The WNBA's recent collective bargaining agreement has led to an increase in player salaries, yet Cunningham notes there is still progress to be made in pay equity compared to the NBA.

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•Cunningham's contract marks a significant salary increase for WNBA players.
•She purchased a VRBO property and plans more investments.
•The WNBA's CBA has improved revenue-sharing for players.
•Cunningham emphasizes the need for financial acumen among players.
•There remains a notable salary gap between the WNBA and NBA.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘A long time coming’ – Sophie Cunningham reveals her first purchase after $665k WNBA deal

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Despite being miles behind the NBA when it comes to salaries, the WNBA are making positive progress. The gap between NBA and WNBA pay has always been staggering.
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