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Fever Face Guard Crisis After Cunningham’s Knee Injury

An MRI will clarify Cunningham’s availability, deepening strain on Indiana’s backcourt in their fight to secure a playoff spot.

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. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sophie Cunningham left Sunday’s game against the Connecticut Sun with a right knee injury and is scheduled for an MRI on August 18, with her availability for upcoming matchups still uncertain.
  • The Fever’s backcourt pipeline has buckled after season-ending injuries to Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald and Caitlin Clark’s ongoing absence, prompting hardship contracts for Odyssey Sims and Kyra Lambert.
  • Kelsey Mitchell poured in a career-high 38 points to spark Indiana’s 99–93 overtime comeback, highlighting the team’s heavy reliance on her scoring.
  • Blocked by trade-deadline rules from adding regular-season reinforcements, Indiana sits 19–16 in sixth place, making each guard’s health pivotal to its playoff chances.
  • Lindsey Cunningham publicly condemned WNBA officiating for failing to protect players, fueling a broader debate over referee consistency and athlete safety.