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Sophie Cunningham misses Dancing with the Stars due to WNBA schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Sophie Cunningham misses Dancing with the Stars due to WNBA schedule

Summary

Sophie Cunningham, an Indiana Fever guard, has expressed a desire to participate in 'Dancing with the Stars' but is unable to due to scheduling conflicts with the WNBA season. Filming begins in September, coinciding with the end of the regular season and playoffs. Cunningham highlighted her dancing background and past interest from the show, but her commitment to basketball takes precedence. With her recent contract expiring, she becomes a free agent, prompting questions about her future in the league. The prospect of participating in the show remains uncertain as she focuses on her basketball career.

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By the Numbers

•Cunningham's WNBA season ends with Indiana's first-round exit.
•She averaged 7.9 points over the regular season.
•Filming for the show conflicts with WNBA playoffs.
•Cunningham is now an unrestricted free agent.

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2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham says WNBA schedule keeps her off Dancing with the Stars

What they're saying

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Cunningham believes she could thrive on the dance floor, but a reality-show dream has run into a familiar obstacle: the WNBA season is still in full swing when filming begins.
— Yahoo Sports

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