India, April 10 -- As WNBA free agency officially kicks off this week, the new Collective Bargaining Agreement has completely reshaped the financial landscape - and the Indiana Fever's roster plans are hanging in the balance.

The future of Sophie Cunningham in Indiana is far from guaranteed. The 6-foot-1 guard became an unrestricted free agent after her one-year contract with the Fever expired. Acquired via trade from the Phoenix Mercury last offseason, Cunningham quickly proved to be one of the team's most important additions in 2025.

Before a knee injury cut her season short, Cunningham averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. She started 13 of 30 games and br...