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Sophie Cunningham to Fan: 'Tell Them to Pay Us' as CBA Uncertainty Clouds Fever Plans

Her on-course comment points to unresolved WNBAWNBPA talks over revenue sharing that are slowing free‑agency decisions.

Overview

  • At the Annika Pro-Am in Florida, Cunningham replied to a fan urging her and Lexie Hull to re-sign with Indiana by saying, “Tell them to pay us,” according to reporter Scott Agness.
  • Cunningham is an unrestricted free agent and has indicated she will wait for a new collective bargaining agreement before deciding on her next contract.
  • The WNBPA opted out of the 2020 CBA and the sides extended an Oct. 31 deadline, with players pushing for revenue-based pay against a league proposal built on a fixed cap with conditional bonuses.
  • Hull is a restricted free agent after career highs last season, while Cunningham averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds and shot 43.2% from three before a right MCL tear in August.
  • Cunningham made the remark while caddying for Caitlin Clark at Pelican Golf Club, underscoring how ongoing labor negotiations are influencing Indiana’s roster timing and offers.