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Sophie Cunningham says she will entertain 'other offers' in free agency

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Sophie Cunningham enjoyed playing for the Indiana Fever this season, but she isn’t ruling out signing with a new team in free agency. During her end-of-season exit interview, Cunning was asked about her future with the Fever.

“I loved being here, and I don’t think that’s news to anybody,” Cunningham said. “I think that just being back in the Midwest and being around girls who you truly do love, I’ve been in the league for seven years, and I’ve never been a part of a team like this. When you’ve been through this type of season together, when you’re invested in each other’s lives outside of basketball, of course, you want to come back.

“I’m definitely going to be entertaining other teams, other offers, but my hope is that I’ve had a great time here, and I would like to continue that. But I think with the new CBA, there’s a lot on the line.”

Cunningham was with the Phoenix Mercury from 2019 to 2024. She was traded to the Fever in January and received a ton of praise for defending her teammate, Caitlin Clark, who was poked in the eye by Jacy Sheldon of the Connecticut Sun in a game in June. Cunningham pulled Sheldon down to the floor, and both players were ejected.

Sophie Cunningham sounds off on WNBA leadership

On Aug. 17, Cunningham suffered a knee injury when the Fever were facing the Sun. It was later revealed that the 29-year-old tore her MCL, and she was out for the rest of the season. In 30 games, Cunningham averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.

Along with her future with the Fever, Cunningham discussed the state of the WNBA. The Missouri alum called out the league after Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier went viral for her comments on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

“They need to step up and be better. Our leadership from top to bottom needs to be held accountable,” Cunningham stated. “I think that there are a lot of people in position of power in the WNBA who might be really good business people. But they don’t know shit about basketball. That’s gotta change. I said I was gonna be good, and I just messed up, but I think everyone’s frustrated. When NBA players, from that side of things are reaching out to us in awe of how terrible it is, that’s saying something.”