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Why the Indiana Fever offered Sophie Cunningham only a one-year contract in free agency
TL;DR
Sophie Cunningham received a one-year contract worth $665,000 from the Indiana Fever during free agency. She expressed her feelings about the offer on her podcast, addressing fans' interpretations of her disappointment.
Key points
- Sophie Cunningham received a one-year contract from the Indiana Fever
- The contract is worth $665,000
- Cunningham addressed her feelings on her podcast
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Sophie Cunningham was hoping for more.
The Indiana Fever guard spoke frankly this week on her podcast, "Show Me Something," about the free agency process that led her back to Indianapolis. Some fans interpreted Cunningham's comments as disappointment over the $665,000 salary that she was offered, but on Tuesday, she cleared the air at Fever training camp.
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Cunningham explained that she was hoping to ink a multi-year contract with the Fever as she sought to "establish" herself long-term in Indiana. But unfortunately for her, Indiana's reality under the WNBA's new salary cap limited the Fever's flexibility.
The Fever are in an unusual position: Indiana has two players who could be making supermax salaries in the next two years. Aliyah Boston just agreed to a four-year, $6.3 million extension with the franchise, while can sign a max extension in 2027.
Q&A
Why did the Indiana Fever offer Sophie Cunningham a one-year contract?
The Indiana Fever offered Sophie Cunningham a one-year contract likely due to their evaluation of her performance and future potential.
What is the salary Sophie Cunningham received from the Indiana Fever?
Sophie Cunningham was offered a salary of $665,000 for her one-year contract with the Indiana Fever.
What did Sophie Cunningham say about her contract on her podcast?
On her podcast, Sophie Cunningham discussed her feelings regarding the contract offer and clarified any misunderstandings about her disappointment.
