Shorthanded Fever suffer another blow as Sophie Cunningham sustains season-ending injury, Melrose alumna Shey Peddy added to team
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With so many key players out, the outspoken Cunningham played a key role in helping Indiana stay in the playoff mix. She was averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.0 steals.
Indiana also announced it has signed Shey Peddy to a seven-day hardship contract. The six-year veteran who starred at Melrose High was averaging 5.0 points and 2.7 assists in six games with the Los Angeles Sparks. She also has played with Phoenix and Washington during her career. The Fever also released guard Kyra Lambert.
After being released by the Los Angeles Sparks in late June, Boston native Shey Peddy signed a seven-day hardship contract with the Indiana Fever.
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