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“This Is Worse Than Losing in the Playoffs”: Fever Fans Erupt as GM Reveals Sophie Cunningham’s Off-Court Comments Won’t Impact Re-Signing Decision

Despite facing heavy public backlash over her recent political remarks and locker room commentary, Sophie Cunningham remains a priority for the Indiana Fever front office. General manager Amber Cox confirmed that the guard, who played on a one-year agreement worth six hundred sixty-five thousand dollars while averaging seven point nine points and two point three boards, will enter extension talks regardless of her off-court controversies.

Cunningham also recently made headlines for criticizing league officiating during her podcast, arguing that A’ja Wilson should have faced a suspension following a confrontation with a supporter during their first-round postseason series. The Fever ultimately exited the playoffs after being eliminated by the Aces for the second consecutive year.

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