The Indiana Fever is one such team that could have its whole roster back for the 2026 season. The side’s impressive season made the decision even more difficult. Caitlin Clark was brutally honest on the Indiana Fever’s tough roster decisions with players like Aari McDonald, Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell, and other stars entering free agency.
Cunningham, in particular, is recovering from the injury, with other stars also possibly available for the next season. The forward made sure that Fever would keep her mind with her recent video, highlighting her full recovery.
Sophie Cunningham Teases Full Recovery
Stephanie White’s team in 2026 would be an interesting one, with all five injured stars (who suffered season-long injuries) working hard on their fitness. The franchise is closely working with a few players, as Cunningham opened up on Indiana Fever’s key role in her tough rehab grind.
In a recent video, the former Missouri player shared her workout on a treadmill, which suggests a possible full recovery. This puts the franchise on alert as they are currently working on the drafts and free agency.
Sophie Cunningham's update: "she back"
— Kit Espina (@KeithEspino22) November 1, 2025
To recall, Cunningham suffered a torn MCL last August. She's now undergoing rehab after surgery. pic.twitter.com/GiXI0Q9w4R
The star is one of the highly sorted free agents in the 2025 offseason. Although she played only a limited number of games in her one season at Indiana, she was a fan favorite and an impactful player on the roster.
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The Indiana Fever fans urge the team to re-sign Sophie Cunningham during the 2025 WNBA offseason. However, according to her recent podcast video, the 29-year-old has different plans that could break fans’ hearts.
Sophie Cunningham Hints At Leaving Indiana Fever Under One Condition
The Indiana Fever signed versatile forward on a one-year contract, which was the case for most of the free agents and veteran players in the season, considering the CBA negotiation period. For the future, the former Mercury star has a different plan and is seeking a multi-year contract, as she mentioned on her podcast. When her co-host asked her about her future, the star was quick and precise with her answer.
“I think the next team I play for, I want a bigger contract, so I can then buy a house and be homey and cozy,” Cunningham said.
Sophie Cunningham just said on her podcast she is looking for a bigger multi year contract so she can buy a house. Take care of your fellow Missouri girl @AmberLCox and make our fan favorite Sophie a Fever for life by paying her what she is worth. We can’t lose her. pic.twitter.com/969Cbnt3ge
— CaitlinFor3 (@CaitlinForThree) October 31, 2025
The star even added that it could be anywhere, which is a concerning sign for the Indiana Fever fans. The player earned the enforcer name with the Fever franchise, where she made an impact with her all-around game, and her chemistry with the team’s core was evident on the floor.