Popular WNBA Player on Expansion: ‘Don’t Know How Excited People Are to Be Going to Detroit’

Cunningham slammed over WNBA expansion remarks that Clark 'doesn't agree with'

SOPHIE Cunningham was met with a fiery response after her comments about the WNBA expansion. Cunningham, 28, joined the Indiana Fever this year to play alongside Caitlin Clark. GettySophie Cunningham made some controversial remarks about the WNBA’s expansion[/caption] ReutersCunningham plays for the Indiana Fever alongside superstar Caitlin Clark[/caption] Her teammate’s popularity has led to the WNBA looking to grow the league and capitalize on…

What did Sophie Cunningham say about Detroit and Cleveland? Midwest cities dunk on WNBA star

Cory Woodroof, For The Win July 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM UTC·2 min read Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a bit of controversy on Tuesday when discussing the WNBA's expansion plans for Detroit and Cleveland. After the league announced that it will place new teams in Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia this week, Cunningham questioned the

Fever star Sophie Cunningham issues damning response to WNBA's expansion plans

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has voiced sharp concerns that have stirred a lively conversation across the WNBA and its fanbase over its controversial expansion choices. Th

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham unimpressed by WNBA expansion cities. Athletes, owner respond

The Indiana Fever guard said she wished the WNBA "listened to players" on where the league should expand to, and offered her own suggestions.

WNBA star rips Detroit expansion: 'Don't know how excited people are ... going to Detroit"

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham expressed doubt about the WNBA's eventual expansion into Detroit and Ohio.

Fever's Cunningham pans WNBA expansion cities

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham took issue with two of the three expansion cities that will be joining the WNBA.