Indiana Fever President of Basketball and Business Operations Kelly Krauskopf and Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Amber Cox introduced guard Sophie Cunningham to the media on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The presentation came as reports highlighted Cunningham's low rookie paycheck, which nearly forced her to consider a second job.
The Fever's leadership welcomed the former Missouri standout during a press conference at the team's facility. Cunningham, selected in the 2019 WNBA Draft, has since become a key contributor for Indiana.
Details of her rookie contract underscored the broader conversation about WNBA salary structures and the financial challenges faced by early-career players.
