The Indiana Fever signed Sophie Cunningham to a one-year contract this offseason. Cunningham is back with the Fever after establishing herself as the team’s enforcer and Caitlin Clark’s protector.
According to Spotrac, Cunningham signed a contract worth $665,000. It is higher than the league minimum of $292,500 for players with seven to nine years of experience. It is also higher than the league average of around $583,800 to $600,000.
Cunningham is coming off an injury suffered in August. She tore her right MCL, but she has fully recovered and is active at the Fever’s training camp.
What Did Cunningham Say About Her Fever Contract?
GettySophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever walks backcourt during a game against the Dallas Wings at American Airlines Center on June 27, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
On a recent episode of her Show Me Something podcast with reality TV star West Wilson, Cunningham expressed her disappointment with the deal she got from the Fever. She was also not a huge fan of the entire free agency process, calling it a tough experience.
“It’s tough, because I came off an injury, and I haven’t been in front of any teams,” Cunningham said, via New York Post. “I had a lot going on this offseason. I was fully cleared, they had all the doctors, they had the numbers and everything. But if you don’t get in front of these people, it’s like, ‘Hey, are you actually good?’”
The Missouri product added, “I’m not even gonna lie to you, though, it’s a little, kind of, frustrating. I’m just at the point in my career where I just want to win.”
Cunningham’s remarks made headlines since she has become a favorite among the Fever fanbase. She received a bit of backlash, though it seemed like her comments were taken out of context in a way since she was mostly dreading the entire process of free agency.
Cunningham Clarifies Her Comments
GettySophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever shoots against the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 24, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
After her remarks about her Fever contract went viral, Cunningham clarified what she was trying to say in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. She explained that it wasn’t the amount she received, but all about the duration.
“I’m gonna shut this down right now. I’m not mad about the money…. I just wanted more years because I love it here. I wanted to get a house so I could bring my dog and donkey to Indy with me. That’s it. That’s the truth. I think we have something very special here in Indiana!!” Cunningham tweeted.
The Fever had a busy offseason, and Cunningham wasn’t the only player from last season they re-signed. Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull and Damiris Dantas all signed new contracts.
Caitlin Clark and Makayla Timpson received huge salary bumps, while Aliyah Boston signed the first-ever EPIC contract in WNBA history, a four-year, $6.3 million deal.
The Fever also brought in several veteran players, such as Tyasha Harris, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Monique Billings and Myisha Hines-Allen. They even drafted three solid young players in Raven Johnson, Justine Pissott and Jessica Timmons.
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