
For much of the 2025 WNBA season, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham were fixtures of the Indiana Fever’s backcourt But their campaigns took very different turns.
Hull, in her fourth season, played in every one of the Fever’s 44 regular-season games, averaging 7.2 points and 4.3 rebounds and stepping into a larger offensive role as injuries mounted around her. Her consistency helped Indiana advance to the WNBA semifinals, the deepest run the franchise has enjoyed since 2015.
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In contrast, Cunningham, acquired by the Fever in the 2025 offseason, had been a steady contributor early in the year, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists before suffering a season-ending right knee injury (MCL tear) in August, which sidelined her for the remainder of the campaign and the playoffs.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and guard Lexie Hull (10) look on as guard Caitlin Clark (22) plays in a pro-am golf tournament.Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
(Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)
Now both players enter the 2026 offseason as free agents, and their futures in Indiana remain a major storyline for Fever fans hoping the team returns to contention next season. Off the court, however, the two have maintained a close friendship, often supporting each other’s ventures and social posts throughout the year.
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On Thursday, Cunningham shared a new photo on her Instagram wearing a stylish pair of Adidas sneakers:
“These are legit everyone’s favorite shoes! Dress them up or down. So swaggy yet elevated and clean…. thank me later🫶🏼😮💨✨ @adidasoriginals,” Cunningham captioned the post.
Shortly after, Hull replied in the comments with a friendly request: “Send me a pair 😍😍😍.”
Cunningham remains affiliated with Adidas and has been featured in multiple campaigns for the brand, including promotions for NBA star Damian Lillard’s Dame X line and Originals collections.
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The lighthearted exchange is another reminder of their off-court chemistry, something Fever fans are eager to preserve heading into 2026.
The new season is scheduled to begin May 9, when the Fever are set to open against the Dallas Wings. But the still unresolved WNBA/WNBPA collective bargaining agreement negotiations could complicate scheduling and contracts leaguewide.
Related: Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham Signs With 3 Arts Sports
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
