The 28-year-old Missouri alum as traded along with Jaelyn Brown to Indiana from the Phoenix Mercury on Jan. 31 in a four-team deal that sent NaLyssa Smith to the Dallas Wings and the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 draft to the Connecticut Sun, who took NC State guard Saniya Rivers.

Sophie Cunningham hit headlines earlier this season when she defended Caitlin Clark's honor by taking out Jacy Sheldon of the Connecticut Sun, leading to an explosion in popularity

Sophie Cunningham’s WNBA Punishment After Caitlin Clark Incident Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun have faced off three times this season. In their first meeting, the Sun narrowly defeated the Fever 85-83 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Their next matchup, however, took a more physical turn.