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Fever Confirm Sophie Cunningham’s MCL Tear, Sign Shey Peddy on Hardship Deal

The late-season blow deepens Indiana's backcourt shortage during a 19-16 playoff push.

Aug 17, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) on the court injured as they take on the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever reacts during the first half against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 9, 2025 in Indianapolis.
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Overview

  • MRI results confirmed a right MCL tear from Cunningham’s Aug. 17 injury at Connecticut, ending her 2025 season.
  • The injury occurred when the Sun’s Bria Hartley fell into Cunningham’s right leg in the second quarter, and she was helped off the floor.
  • Indiana signed veteran guard Shey Peddy to a seven-day hardship contract and released Kyra Lambert in a corresponding move.
  • In her first season with the Fever, Cunningham averaged about 8.6–8.9 points with 46.9% shooting and 43.2% from three over 30 games.
  • The Fever remain thin at guard with Caitlin Clark still sidelined and season-ending injuries to Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald, as they sit 19-16 ahead of a two-game set with Minnesota.