Sophie Cunningham Speaks Out After Season-Ending Surgery — From WNBA Battles to Reality TV Chaos

Sophie Cunningham’s 2025 WNBA season came to an abrupt end following what initially looked like a routine play against the Connecticut Sun. In the second quarter of the game, Cunningham went down with a torn MCL in her right knee—an injury that would soon be confirmed as season-ending. The Indiana Fever, already plagued by a string of injuries, were dealt yet another blow, losing not only a key shooter but also one of the team’s most vocal leaders.

Despite the tough news, Cunningham has taken everything in stride. In the days following the diagnosis, she remained upbeat and even joked about the situation on her podcast Show Me Something, co-hosted with Summer House personality West Wilson. She described her injury as “the best case of a bad situation,” referring to the fact that her ACL and other ligaments were intact—making recovery and surgery a little more straightforward. Just before undergoing the procedure, she shared a light-hearted selfie from her hospital bed and thanked fans and teammates for the outpouring of support.

Cunningham’s personality off the court has always shone brightly, and even during rehab, she’s continued to bring levity to a tough time. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, she joked about wanting to “fake being sick” during the season just to sneak away and party with the cast of Bravo’s Summer House. A self-declared fan of the show, Cunningham has reportedly introduced many of her Fever teammates to the reality TV drama—sparking a mini pop culture frenzy in the locker room. Although the headline teased drama with Real Housewives star Meredith Marks, Cunningham hasn’t officially crossed over into Housewives territory—yet.

While Cunningham continues her recovery, the Fever are bracing for a critical stretch in their season. The team is preparing for a home-and-away back-to-back against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx. With the playoff race heating up, Indiana sits on the edge of postseason contention—but injuries continue to pile up. Star rookie Caitlin Clark remains out with a groin injury, Sydney Colson is recovering from a torn ACL, and Aari McDonald is also sidelined with a fractured foot. Cunningham’s absence only deepens the rotation challenges facing head coach Stephanie White.

In response, the Fever have signed veteran Shey Peddy on a short-term hardship deal and released guard Kyra Lambert. These adjustments highlight the urgency to maintain roster depth while managing so many concurrent injuries. Yet through all this chaos, Cunningham’s voice remains strong—cheering from the sidelines and staying active with the team as much as possible.

“I’m really in good spirits,” she said. “I’ve been through a lot in this league, but being with this Fever team has completely reignited my love for the game. I’ll be back.”

As fans look ahead to her eventual return, Sophie Cunningham continues to prove that her presence—whether on the hardwood or behind a mic—is as magnetic as ever. And if she ends up guest-starring on a Bravo show in the meantime? No one would be surprised.