Cunningham Knee Injury Hits Fever as They Push for Playoffs

Sophie Cunningham left the Indiana Fever’s latest game against the Connecticut Sun with a right knee injury that sidelined her for the remainder of the contest, underscoring a season already stretched by injuries as the Fever fight to secure a playoff spot. The setback arrived amid a stretch of adversity for Indiana, which has been forced to improvise behind star Caitlin Clark, who is out with a groin issue, and a depleted guard group that has required arrivals and extended roster moves in recent days.

The Fever entered the game with multiple guard losses looming, and the depth chart has been tested repeatedly. Clark’s absence has persisted for weeks, while Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson have also been sidelined this season due to injuries, leaving Indiana to rely on reinforcements. In response, the team signed Odyssey Sims to a hardship contract and added Kyra Lambert on a seven-day deal to bolster the point-guard rotation. Coach Stephanie White has acknowledged the challenge of integrating new pieces while maintaining competitiveness, stressing the need to balance urgency with long-term health as the postseason nears.

Indiana’s standing remains precarious, sitting in the mix...