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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham addressed the viral finger-pointing moment with DeWanna Bonner, noting the clip has exploded online after the White House referenced it in a post. She said everyone is posting it, that the gesture was simply pointing, and she didn’t say a word about it; the Fever defeated the Mercury 86-77 in the June 22 game.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says opponents are 'definitely targeting' Caitlin Clark and criticizes the league and officials for not protecting her. Clark has endured nine flagrant fouls since entering the league in 2024—the most of any player—with several plays upgraded after the fact, including the latest incident involving Alyssa Thomas that led to a Flagrant 2 and a one‑game suspension. While the case highlights concerns about officiating consistency, there is no proven conspiracy against Clark; the physicality around her remains real and widely discussed.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham became the season’s latest meme after pointing at former Fever teammate DeWanna Bonner for more than 22 seconds following a verbal exchange with Bonner during a Fever–Mercury game in Indianapolis, a moment that quickly went viral online. The piece notes Bonner’s departure from the Fever to play with Alyssa Thomas and Caitlin Clark’s ongoing controversy, highlighting Cunningham’s gesture as a viral highlight from the June 22 game.
Forty-eight-year-old Kevin Singh was arrested in Marion County on two felony stalking and intimidation charges and a misdemeanor harassment count for allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and for threatening Pacers security official John Ball after a cease-and-desist; prosecutors seek a stay-away order from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and a higher-than-standard bond due to a parole violation. Singh has prior stalking/privacy convictions and recently filed a defamation suit against Pacers Sports & Entertainment; this is the second stalking case involving an Indiana Fever player.
Kevin Singh, 48, has been charged with stalking and intimidation (felonies) and harassment (a misdemeanor) for allegedly sending Sophie Cunningham explicit, threatening messages and delivering a package to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Authorities say the conduct escalated from late 2025, prompting security involvement; Cunningham says the messages caused fear and altered her safety routines. Prosecutors are seeking an arena ban, a higher bond, home detention and GPS monitoring, while Singh remains on probation for a prior invasion-of-privacy case and faces related legal actions elsewhere.
The Indiana Fever held a near two-hour meeting led by coaches but driven by players after a 16-point loss to Portland and a bench blowup between Caitlin Clark and head coach Stephanie White, focusing on team identity and correcting defensive schemes as they sit at 4-4; Clark struggled (6 points on 1-for-7) and the group emphasized owning roles and playing tougher defense ahead of a matchup with the Atlanta Dream.
Indiana Fever (4-4) held a two-hour team meeting prompted by coaches after a 16-point loss to Portland, with Sophie Cunningham saying the team has been “too soft.” The session aimed to clear the air and address defensive lapses as they work toward consistency amid high expectations for Caitlin Clark, with the club set to face Atlanta next.
Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 career assists in the second quarter, finishing with 16 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals as the Indiana Fever fell 90-88 to the Golden State Valkyries. Cunningham added 11 points off the bench, with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. The Fever led late but Aliyah Boston missed a potential tying shot with three seconds left, sealing the narrow loss; the Valkyries improved to 5-2 while Indiana dropped to 4-3.
Caitlin Clark piled up 22 points and 9 assists as the Indiana Fever defeated the Golden State Valkyries 90-82, with Sophie Cunningham contributing 11 off the bench. Indiana’s starting five combined for 70 points to control the game, while the Valkyries’ bench—led by Tiffany Hayes and Kaitlyn Chen—kept it close. The Fever improve to 4-2 and the Valkyries drop to 3-2, with a rematch set in the Bay Area on Thursday.
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.
Sophie Cunningham called her one-year, $665,000 return deal with the Indiana Fever 'frustrating,' citing the new 2026 WNBA CBA pay shifts and limited exposure after a torn MCL. She says the contract serves as a wake-up call as she chases on-court success, and she will also be a USA Sports contributor for the 2026 season.
Sophie Cunningham signed a one-year, $665,000 contract with the Indiana Fever but says the deal length under the new WNBA CBA is frustrating; she’s coming back from an MCL injury and would have preferred more years to settle in Indiana, insisting money isn’t the issue—she just wants to win and prove herself.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham clarified that her free-agent comments were misframed, explaining she wanted a longer deal to buy a house in Indianapolis so she could bring her dog and donkey with her. Coming off an MCL injury, she said the offseason was hectic and she couldn’t show teams she was fully healthy, but she emphasized her desire to win and commitment to Indiana. Cunningham re-signed with the Fever on a one-year deal and has been noted for his role alongside Caitlin Clark as the team’s enforcer.
Sophie Cunningham said her one-year, $665,000 2026 Fever contract felt “a little frustrating” because she hadn’t been able to meet teams in person during free agency, coming off an ACL/MCL injury and focusing on winning. She later clarified on social media that she wasn’t mad about the money but wanted a longer deal to settle in Indiana; she remains excited to be back with the Fever and determined to win.
The Indiana Fever announced the one-year re-signing of Sophie Cunningham, joining already re-signed Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, as they continue to build around Caitlin Clark. Cunningham averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds on 43.2% shooting across 30 games last season and has been a key supportive presence for Clark, with the Fever adding Monique Billings and Ty Harris in free agency ahead of their May 9 season opener vs. the Dallas Wings.