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Indiana Fever Waive Kyra Lambert as Sophie Cunningham Awaits Knee MRI

Guard uncertainty forces Indiana to rely on short-term roster moves to protect its playoff position.

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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Overview

  • Sophie Cunningham suffered a right-knee injury on Aug. 17 against the Sun after contact with Bria Hartley and is awaiting MRI results to determine severity.
  • Indiana released recent seven-day signee Kyra Lambert as depth remains thin with Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson out for the season, and veteran Odyssey Sims produced 19 points and 7 assists in the OT win.
  • Head coach Stephanie White said a Caitlin Clark return this season is “the hope,” but no timeline has been announced and outside analysts caution it cannot be counted on.
  • The Fever beat Connecticut 99–93 in overtime behind Kelsey Mitchell’s 38 points, improving to 19–16 and holding sixth place in the standings.
  • Debate over the collision’s intent grew on social media, with Cunningham’s family criticizing Hartley and analyst Rachel DeMita calling it accidental, while postgame footage showed Cunningham standing and smiling.