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Sophie Cunningham explains if she’s ‘mad about the money’ from her new Indiana Fever deal
TL;DR
Sophie Cunningham clarifies her comments regarding her new Indiana Fever deal, stating that the narrative around her frustration with salary is misguided. She emphasizes that her concerns were never about the money.
Key points
- Sophie Cunningham addresses misinterpretations of her comments.
- The narrative suggested frustration over salary.
- Cunningham states her issue was never about money.
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Sophie Cunningham moved quickly to shut down a narrative that spiraled far beyond what she actually said.
Her comments about her new Indiana Fever deal had already gone viral, with many assuming frustration over salary.
But according to Cunningham, that interpretation completely missed the point. Because for her, the issue was never about the money itself.
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Sophie Cunningham clears up money confusion around Fever deal
Responding directly via her X handle, Cunningham made her stance clear.
“I’m gonna shut this down right now. I’m not mad about the money. I just wanted more years because I love it here. I wanted to get a house so I could bring my dog and donkey to Indy with me,” she wrote.
Cunningham added, “That’s it. That’s the truth. I think we have something very special here in Indiana!”
The message leaves little room for doubt. Cunningham is not pushing back on compensation; she is pushing for stability and long-term commitment.
It also reflects her belief in what the Fever are building, especially with a young core that continues to gain momentum.
Why Sophie Cunningham’s contract comments were misunderstood
The confusion started from her earlier podcast remarks, where she described her situation as “frustrating,” leading many to assume it was about pay.
In reality, the frustration stemmed from the structure of her deal rather than the value.
Q&A
What did Sophie Cunningham say about her Indiana Fever deal?
Sophie Cunningham clarified that her comments about her new deal were misinterpreted and were not about frustration with salary.
Why did Sophie Cunningham's comments go viral?
Her comments sparked widespread speculation about her feelings regarding her salary, leading to a narrative that she later sought to correct.
What is the main issue Sophie Cunningham has with the narrative around her comments?
Cunningham believes that the narrative missed the point, as her concerns were never about the money itself.
