Indiana Fever Start WNBA Season 3-0 Despite Cunningham Ankle Injury

Sophie Cunningham, newly acquired by the Indiana Fever from the Phoenix Mercury in a four-team trade, is expected to miss the Fever's 2025 season opener against the Chicago Sky due to a right ankle injury sustained in the preseason. While Cunningham has expressed readiness to play, coach Stephanie White has described her status as "day-to-day," prioritizing her long-term health. Cunningham had a strong preseason performance, averaging 10.7 points and earning a starting spot before the injury, and is part of a revamped Fever roster that includes stars like Caitlin Clark, DeWanna Bonner, and Natasha Howard. The Fever, ranked fourth-best in the league by ESPN, aim to build on their recent playoff appearance with this new lineup. Fans have also taken note of Cunningham's offbeat fun fact revealed by the team, that she enjoys ranch dressing on spaghetti, a regional preference that sparked surprise among WNBA followers. Despite her injury, Cunningham remains a key addition to the Fever's pursuit of success in the new WNBA season.