The Indiana Fever have dropped the announcement fans were hoping they wouldn’t, revealing that Sophie Cunningham’s first season with them is over.

Cunningham injured her right knee after Bria Hartley fell on her leg while driving to the rim during Sunday’s game against the Connecticut Sun. It was immediately clear that she was hurt as she clutched her leg and screamed in pain.

Sophie’s mother and sister would call Hartley and the referees out after the incident, lashing out in separate social media posts.

Cunningham underwent an MRI on Monday, which picked up a torn MCL. The injury has ruled her out for the rest of the season, following averages of 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists a night, as she played as a part-time starter during Caitlin Clark’s lengthy absence.

“The Indiana Fever announced today that guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season after suffering an injury during the team’s game at the Connecticut Sun on Sunday afternoon,” the team announced via their official website on Tuesday.

Sophie Cunningham’s Injury Comes At A Critical Juncture
Sophie Cunningham holding her right kneeSophie Cunningham (David Butler II-Imagn Images)
Cunningham had a bold three-word message for her teammates after the injury, showing remarkable resolve after being helped off the court, but she will no longer be able to contribute.

This latest setback marks the third season-ending injury for the Fever’s backcourt in less than two weeks, with guards Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson also going down. Clark, meanwhile, is still sidelined.

The Fever have reacted to the injury by signing veteran guard Shey Peddy to a seven-day hardship deal while releasing Kyra Lambert.

There are also suggestions that Bria Hartley meant to hurt Sophie Cunningham based on a curious photo.

Cunningham is expected to make a full recovery and will remain an important presence in the team’s locker room. However, this development comes at a critical time for the Fever, who are looking to make a push for the playoffs with less than a month left in the regular season.

Brittney Griner Finally Breaks Her Silence Over Alleged Caitlin Clark Comments That The WNBA Refused To Investigate
Brittney Griner speaking to reporterBrittney Griner (Photo via Twitter)
WNBA star Brittney Griner was at the center of a new debate over what she allegedly said in a game against basketball phenom Caitlin Clark.

The Atlanta Dream center found herself at the center of social media controversy last month when some fans thought she disparaged Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark upon fouling out.

The game’s broadcast focused on an upset Griner saying something as she returned to the Dream bench after fouling out of the game. While there’s no audio of this moment, some who tried to read Griner’s lips thought she called Clark a “trash f–king white girl.”

However, there’s no proof of Griner saying those actual words since others thought she stated something else.

It took weeks for someone to finally get a quote from her, and she provided much of nothing.

Brittney Griner was asked about this moment before her team’s June 15 game against the Washington Mystics and said, “I remember fouling out, being mad. I remember fouling out on, I believe it was [Natasha] Howard driving to the basket. They said I put my hand in.”

This is the first time I’ve heard Brittney Griner speak!🤨
And this person is on a women’s basketball team?🤔pic.twitter.com/PogH2LHf3B

— Jannine.. #MagaMemeQueen ™️👑🇺🇸(@janninereid1) June 15, 2025

WNBA Chooses Not To Investigate Brittney Griner
Griner Drops F-Bomb, Apologizes Amid Clark Slur RowBrittney Griner (Photo By Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Moments before the conclusion of the Indiana Fever’s 81-76 victory over the Dream at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta weeks ago, cameras seemingly caught Atlanta Dream star center Brittney Griner labeling Caitlin Clark “trash” before calling her a “f***ing white girl” in frustration over a foul on Natasha Howard.

The clip of Griner speaking on the bench, lacking context, spread on social media and went viral.

Griner, who won a gold medal for Team USA at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024, essentially got aw@y with whatever came out of her mouth because the league basically ignored the controversy.

This incident is not the only time Griner vocalized her frustrations this season. Following another game, she stormed off mid-interview, yelling at the referees to “be f—ing better.

How is Sophie Cunningham recovering? WNBA star shows signs of progress, dances wearing knee brace after surgery

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham was recently spotted in a swimsuit, living her life again, only weeks after her season-ending injury and surgery. She was seen lip-syncing to Reneé Rapp’s “I Think I Like You Better When You’re Gone.” It quickly went viral and made a buzz over the Labor Day weekend. Additionally, she was also spotted wearing a knee brace in the same video that she had gotten after her August 17 MCL tear. However, for now, it appears like the guard is headed for a speedy recovery.

Sophie Cunningham shows positive recovery post-knee surgery with Instagram updates and poolside photos

Sophie Cunningham’s season with the Indiana Fever ended due to her knee surgery less than a week ago. However, for now, it seems that she is doing better. Based on Soph’s recent posts, it appears that his recovery is going well.

Last week, she also posted some stories on her Instagram. Additionally, she further uploaded a mirror selfie a few hours ago. She was wearing white shorts and a loose-fitting grey Adidas shirt, and had long blond hair. She also showed off her lavender-colored nails and had her hand close to her mouth.

At the bottom of the post, the caption read:

“Starting to feel like me again so yall better watch tf out..”

The WNBA star also shared another picture of herself sunbathing beside a pool.

She was in a leopard-print swimsuit with her arms lazily raised. The chair was covered with an orange and turquoise striped towel. Additionally, there’s a light green YETI cooler next to her. The Instagram Story tag read:

“@yeti…”

Additionally, she further shared a stunning old photo. She wrote in the caption of the picture:

“Back when my knee was healthy.”

Additionally, a few days ago, she uploaded a throwback picture, where she was seen standing close to a black pickup truck’s open door. She was dressed in a black fringed jacket with a high cut bottom, black cowboy boots, and a black cowboy hat.

Sophie Cunningham shares encouraging recovery update after her knee surgery

The Indiana Fever’s standout, Sophie Cunningham, had surgery a few weeks ago to fix a knee injury she suffered against the Connecticut Sun. Before her surgery, she shared a happy selfie of herself on a hospital bed.

The veteran guard’s season with the Indiana Fever ended abruptly and painfully earlier this month when she tore the MCL in her right knee. On August 17, while playing against the Connecticut Sun, the accident happened.