Sophie Cunningham Signals Indiana Fever Comeback After Injury-Hampered WNBA Season

The Indiana Fever's 2025 WNBA season was marked by significant adversity due to injuries to key players including Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and Kelsey Mitchell. Despite these setbacks, the Fever made a remarkable playoff run as the No. 6 seed, pushing the Las Vegas Aces to a decisive Game 5 overtime in the semifinals before falling short. Sophie Cunningham, who missed the playoffs with a torn MCL, expressed confidence and determination on social media that the Fever will be a formidable force in the 2026 season. The team demonstrated resilience and adaptability, with contributions from the entire roster stepping up in the absence of their star players, under the leadership of coach Stephanie White. Cunningham also publicly criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for the league's focus on promoting Caitlin Clark, reflecting broader frustrations about attention distribution within the league. With many injured players expected to return and the collective momentum gained, the Fever are positioned to contend strongly in the upcoming season.