Sophie Cunningham was one of the major storylines in the WNBA this past weekend after taking a hard hit to her knee from a Connecticut Sun opponent. The Indiana Fever confirmed the worst possible news for the franchise in an official statement, announcing a serious injury that has forced the team to make a significant roster move in response.
According to the teamās official announcement, Cunningham will miss the remainder of the season due to the injury. In response, the Fever have signed Shey Peddy to join Stephanie Whiteās roster for the rest of the campaign.
āThe Indiana Fever announced today that guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season after suffering an injury during the teamās game at the Connecticut Sun on Sunday afternoon. Cunningham sustained a season-ending injury in her right knee during the second quarter of the game and is expected to make a full recovery.ā
The report also stated: āIn a corresponding move, the Fever have signed guard Shey Peddy to a seven-day hardship contract and released guard Kyra Lambert.ā
Sophie Cunningham #8 of the Indiana Fever loses the ball on a move to the basket against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena on August 17, 2025 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The former Phoenix Mercury and Washington Mystics guard joins Caitlin Clarkās squad after a recent stint with the Los Angeles Sparks, where she averaged 5.0 points and 2.7 assists over six games under a hardship contract.
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What injury did Cunningham suffer?
According to reporter Chloe Peterson, who shared the news via her official X account (formerly Twitter), Sophie Cunningham suffered an MCL tear in her right knee.
āSophie Cunningham suffered an MCL tear in her right knee, league source confirms. Her injury affected the Feverās decision to release Kyra Lambert and sign Shey Peddy, a six-year league veteran.ā
Injuries: The biggest setback for the Fever
The Indiana Feverās promising season has been severely tested in recent weeks, as the team has been besieged by a wave of significant injuries. The most devastating blow came with the loss of Cunningham, who will miss the rest of the season, leaving a major void in the lineup.
Compounding the issue is the nagging groin injury that has bothered superstar Caitlin Clark, impacting her performance and raising concerns about her long-term health. The combination of these setbacks has put immense pressure on the remaining roster and challenged the teamās playoff aspirations as they fight to stay competitive amidst a difficult stretch.
The road ahead for Indiana
- vs Minnesota Lynx, August 22
- vs Minnesota Lynx, August 24
- vs Seattle Storm, August 26
- vs Los Angeles Sparks, August 29
- vs Golden State Valkyries, August 31
