WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is enjoying her offseason – however long it might be lasting.
The Indiana Fever guard isn’t sure when her league will return to play. The WNBA and the WNBA Players Association are currently in the middle of serious negotiations. A stalemate is possible.
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Cunningham has made it clear that she hopes the new deal reflects how valuable the players are to the league.
“On behalf of my teammates and every member of our union, I want to be very clear that we remain committed to renegotiating the next CBA with the league and teams in good faith and privately, but we do want to set the record straight,” Cunningham said last summer. “Not for the headlines, but for the fans who support us and deserve transparency for what’s at stake. This is a defining moment in the WNBA. As the league grows, it’s time for the CBA that reflect our true value. We are fighting for a fair share of the business that we built because it is a business. We are not fighting for anything that is unreasonable.”
Cunningham, who was traded from Phoenix to Indiana last offseason, is hopeful.
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“When it comes to salary and revenue share, we are fighting to share in the growth that we’ve created,” she added. “Every other category across the business has grown. That’s media rights, ticket sales and team value. The only thing that is still capped is our player salary, which is insane. We deserve a fair share and demand our salary reflect our true value in our business.”
Aug 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) against the Phoenix Mercury during an WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
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Meanwhile, this offseason, Cunningham has been doing her best to stay in shape.
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The Caitlin Clark teammate turned heads in a sizzling yoga outfit that went viral on social media.
Sophie Cunningham photo.Sophie/IG
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Cunningham has been doing her best to stay in shape despite the WNBA offseason pushing on longer than some expected.
Hopefully, an agreement will be reached soon.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Mar 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
