WNBA Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Responds After Knee Injury Amid Playoff Push

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham suffered a serious right knee injury during a game against the Connecticut Sun, raising fears of a season-ending ACL tear and threatening the team's playoff prospects amid other key player absences. Cunningham's sister Lindsey publicly criticized the WNBA and its referees for failing to protect players, prompting backlash from fans who highlighted Cunningham's own aggressive on-court behavior, including a past flagrant foul and an altercation with Jacy Sheldon that resulted in ejection. Cunningham responded sharply on social media to defend her sister and herself, using a pointed phrase "fafo" (fuck around and find out), underscoring her tough, no-nonsense reputation. The incident spotlighted tensions around player safety and officiating consistency in the league, with family members also accusing rival player Bria Hartley of endangering Cunningham. Despite the injury and social media drama, Cunningham's upbeat attitude in recent posts suggests she remains optimistic about her recovery. Meanwhile, teammates such as Caitlin Clark are also dealing with injuries, adding to the Fever's challenges this season.