Cunningham is officially out for the remainder of the 2025 season. The 29-year-old guard injured her right knee during a game against the Connecticut Sun on August 17. She fell to the floor, writhing in pain and grabbing her knee after the injury occurred.

Fever Dealt Unfortunate News on Star Sophie Cunningham originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever opened another game without their star guard, Caitlin Clark, who is still recovering from a groin injury. Her absence was felt in the first quarter against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, which ended 11–24 in favor of the Sun.