Sophie Cunningham's future with Fever uncertain after playoff loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Sophie Cunningham's future with the Indiana Fever is in question following a 94-83 playoff loss to Las Vegas, marking the end of the Fever's season on October 1, 2026. Indiana's exit came in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, as they lost the best-of-three series 2-1. Cunningham, who returned for the 2026 season on a one-year contract, has expressed concern about the length of her deal as the team evaluates its roster moving forward. General manager Amber Cox noted the need to balance current player contributions with future roster improvements.
- •Fever finish the season with a 28-16 record.
- •Cunningham signed a one-year, $665,000 contract for 2026.
- •Loss to Las Vegas ended Fever's playoffs in the first round.
- •General manager discusses need for long-term roster planning.
- •Team must evaluate supporting cast alongside key contributors.
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham’s Fever future becomes a bigger question after painful playoff exit
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