The Indiana Fever are looking to re-run the dramatic 2025 season, recalling most of the core players from the semifinal roster. Sophie Cunningham was the final piece that the franchise added, making a dangerous roster that put forward strong competition in the league.
One thing that many analysts and fans pointed out, though, was the duration of contracts: Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull and Monique Billings received multi-year deals, while Cunningham and Mitchell signed one-year contracts. The former Missouri player was also not happy with the length of her contract.
Sophie Cunningham Explains Her Contract Expectations
Speaking on the ‘Show Me Something’ Podcast, the 29-year-old said she wanted a lucrative multi-year contract with her next franchise. While her heart was still with the Indiana side, she had to agree to a one-year contract.
During her media interactions, she blasted the contract length and said, “I just wanted to be somewhere for over one year. I’m 30 years old, I want to have a home, I want to get established.”…