Cunningham: I want a multi-year stay in Indiana, not just a raise
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham clarified that her remarks about the 2026 contract — a one-year, $665,000 deal — were about wanting a longer-term commitment rather than money. She said she loves playing in Indiana and would prefer a multi-year contract to establish roots and, if possible, bring her dog and donkey to Indy. Cunningham emphasized she’s focused on winning, had other multi-year offers, and that misinterpreted podcast clips and social-media snippets fueled questions about her pay. The Fever are navigating a tight salary situation under the new CBA, with rookie stars Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark and the EPIC provision affecting future salaries.