Overview
- On her Oct. 31 podcast, Cunningham said she wants a bigger multi-year WNBA contract and is open to signing with another team.
- The WNBPA approved a 30-day extension of the current CBA with a players' option to terminate on 48 hours' notice, as talks focus on salary-cap structure and proposed raises.
- Analyst Robin Lundberg argued her branding power exceeds her on-court role and said Indiana must weigh contract size, length and alternatives.
- Fever fans on social media urged the team to re-sign Cunningham, who averaged 8.6 points in 2025 before an August torn MCL ended her season.
- Coverage notes that Indiana’s priorities, including Kelsey Mitchell’s next deal and future renewals for Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark, could constrain space for a long-term offer under a new agreement.