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Sophie Cunningham Left Speechless by Statement From Indiana Fever President
Sophie Cunningham Left Speechless by Statement From Indiana Fever President originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever announced on Friday that both Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are expected to return to action in their game against the New York Liberty on Saturday. Advertisement Both guards have been dealing with respective injuries that have forced them to miss Indiana's last few games. While there's no denying that Clark's return is a big development here, the Fever are also excited to get Cunningham's services back now that she's recovered from her ankle injury. On Friday, a strong message from team president Kelly Krauskopf caught Cunningham's attention. The veteran guard shared a post from ESPNW that contained the Fever boss' statement about team chemistry. "In sports, there are two types of chemistry: the on-court chemistry and then the things you don't really know until you get everybody together and see how they interact," Krauskopf said in a recent interview. Cunningham decided to also share the quote via her Instagram stories. Cunningham was left speechless by Krauskopf's message. The 28-year-old guard did not have any caption for her post, instead letting the quote speak for itself. Advertisement Cunningham joined the Fever in the offseason via a complex 10-team trade. Compared to the other players on the squad who have been playing alongside each other for multiple years now, Cunningham is considered the new kid on the block. However, it is clear that she has gotten along well with her teammates over the last four months. The fact that she reposted Krasukopf's message appears to indicate that Cunningham also believes in the importance of team chemistry. Injured Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and guard Caitlin Clark (22) react from the bench against the Chicago Sky. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The Fever, though, will want to see more of that chemistry on the court. Cunningham has missed five out of Indiana's first nine games this season due to her lingering ankle issue, which has prevented her from showing what she can bring to the table for the team on a consistent basis. Advertisement Cunningham appears to have finally recovered from the injury, and she will now be looking to remain on the court to help her teammates achieve their ultimate goal of winning a championship this season. Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Addresses Sophie Cunningham Problem Related: Sophie Cunningham Reacts to the WNBA's Message About Her Pregame Actions Related: Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White Issues Exciting Message on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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02-06-2025
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Indiana Fever Reveal Plans For Big Roster Change Amid Caitlin Clark's Injury
Indiana Fever Reveal Plans For Big Roster Change Amid Caitlin Clark's Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever have struggled to secure a win since starplayer Caitlin Clark suffered a quad strain, leaving her out for at least two weeks. Advertisement On Saturday, the Fever fell to 0-2 without Clark following a home loss to the Connecticut Sun, the last winless team in the WNBA. But the Indiana (2-4) was dealt more injury news in their fourth loss of the 2025 WNBA season. Both point guard Sydney Colson (left leg) and backup guard Sophie Cunningham (right ankle) left the game with injuries of their own and were unable to participate in Sunday's practice. With three guards injured, the Fever may need to bring in another player to help fill that void. And that's exactly what team president Kelly Krauskopf is planning. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin ClarkEmily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images "We're down in numbers, but we're looking at adding another player for a replacement player to help us with the numbers and try to get people healthy," Krauskopf said. "Try to get a full roster back together. Games are still coming, so it's going to be an adjustment." Advertisement Krauskopf also added that she hopes to add another player before Tuesday's game against the Washington Mystics. Even new head coach Stephanie White is on board with signing the "best available" player. "I think best player available at that positon who can add value on both sides of the court," White said. "Certainly we need to add someone who can add value on the defensive end. We gotta add someone who can help us navigate and get into offense, who can handle the ball since we're down two healthy guards." If what Krauskopf and White are saying is true, the Fever will have a new player for their game against the Mystics on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Fever is yet to release a timetable on Clark's return but she is set to be reevaluated on June 9 where she hopes to return in action as they face the Atlanta Dream on June 10. Advertisement Related: Indiana Fever Make Announcement After Third Straight Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Indianapolis Star
15-05-2025
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Want to watch Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark on a streaming service? How to check if you can
Fans will have a new way to watch the Indiana Fever this season. On May 15, the Fever announced the team's first direct-to-consumer streaming service called Fever Direct. Powered by Endeavor Streaming, Fever Direct will allow subscribers to watch live regular-season games as well as full game replays. 'We are thrilled to be able to provide further access and greater opportunities for our fans to experience Fever basketball,' said Kelly Krauskopf, president of basketball and business operations for the Indiana Fever. 'Whether at home or on-the-go, Fever Direct is another great option for our fans to watch our team, particularly those who have cut the cord or are looking to rewatch their favorite Fever games on replay.' This is what you should know about Fever Direct: A season pass to Fever Direct is $29.99 and available at Not everyone will be able to watch games on Fever Direct. The service is available to those "living within the Indiana Fever approved region across the Midwest." The full list of eligible U.S. zip codes is available here. More coverage: Which Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark games will Indianapolis fans be able to watch on TV? According to the release, "fans to access across web, tablets and mobile devices starting today, with connected and Smart TVs to follow." Fever Direct will stream 18 live games. The first available game on the service will be against the Atlanta Dream on May 20. This is the Indiana Fever 2025 schedule, with TV info; all times are ET Sat., May 3 (preseason): Indiana 79, Washington 74, OT Sun., May 4 (preseason in Iowa City): Indiana 108, Brazil 44 Sat., May 10 (preseason): Indiana 81, Atlanta 76 Sat., May 17: vs. Chicago, 3 p.m., ABC Tue, May 20: vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m., NBA TV and WALV Thu, May 22: at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m., Prime Video and WTHR Sat., May 24: vs. New York, 1 p.m., CBS Wed., May 28: at Washington, 7:30 p.m., NBA TV and WTHR Fri., May 30: vs. Connecticut, 7:30 p.m., Ion Tue., June 3: vs. Washington, 7 p.m., NBA TV and WALV Sat., June 7: at Chicago, 8 p.m., CBS Tue., June 10: at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m., WALV Sat., June 14: vs. New York, 3 p.m., ABC Tue., June 17: vs. Connecticut, 7 p.m., NBA TV and WALV Thu., June 19: at Golden State, 10 p.m., Prime Video and WTHR Sun., June 22: at Las Vegas, 3 p.m., ESPN Tue., June 24: at Seattle, 10 p.m., NBA TV and WTHR Thu., June 26: vs. Los Angeles, 7 p.m., Prime Video Fri., June 27: at Dallas, 7:30 p.m., Ion Thu., July 3: vs. Las Vegas, 7 p.m., Prime Video and WTHR Sat., July 5: vs. Los Angeles, 7 p.m., WTHR Wed., July 9: vs. Golden State, noon, NBA TV and WTHR Fri., July 11: vs. Atlanta, 7:30 p.m., Ion Sun., July 13: vs. Dallas, 1 p.m., ABC Tue., July 15: at Connecticut, 8 p.m., ESPN Wed., July 16: at New York, 7:30 p.m., CBSSN and WTHR Tue., July 22: at New York, 8 p.m., ESPN Thu., July 24: vs. Las Vegas, 7 p.m., Prime Video and WTHR Sun., July 27: at Chicago, 3 p.m., ABC Wed., July 30: vs. Phoenix, 7 p.m., none Fri., Aug. 1: at Dallas, 7:30 p.m., Ion Sun., Aug. 3: at Seattle, 3 p.m., ABC Tue., Aug. 5: at Los Angeles, 10 p.m., CBSSN and WTHR Thu., Aug. 7: at Phoenix, 10 p.m., Prime Video and WTHR Sat., Aug. 9: vs. Chicago, 8 p.m., CBS Tue., Aug. 12: vs. Dallas, 7:30 p.m., ESPN Fri., Aug. 15: vs. Washington, 7:30 p.m., Ion Sun., Aug. 17: at Connecticut, 1 p.m., NBA TV Fri., Aug. 22: vs. Minnesota, 7:30 p.m., Ion Sun., Aug. 24: at Minnesota, 7 p.m., CBSSN and WTHR Tue., Aug. 26: vs. Seattle, 7 p.m., CBSSN Fri., Aug. 29: at Los Angeles, 10 p.m., Ion Sun., Aug. 31: Golden State, 8:30 p.m., NBA TV Tue., Sep. 2: at Phoenix, 10 p.m., NBA TV and WTHR Fri., Sep. 5: vs. Chicago, 7:30 p.m., Ion Sun., Sep. 7: at Washington, 3 p.m., NBA TV and WTHR
Indianapolis Star
26-04-2025
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- Indianapolis Star
Who is on 2025 Indiana Fever roster? Plenty of new faces with only five players back
Fever open WNBA preseason at home against Washington on May 3. Indiana spent most of its offseason work adding experience with championship pedigree. INDIANAPOLIS — WNBA training camp opens Sunday, and the Indiana Fever went through a major overhaul ahead of the 2025 season. The Fever have a new front office with president Kelly Krauskopf and general manager Amber Cox taking the reins. Stephanie White, who was the Fever's head coach in 2014-15, returned this offseason to lead Indiana again after two seasons in Connecticut. She brought along some of her staff, including assistants Austin Kelly and Briann January and player development coach Keith Porter, and hired Karima Christmas-Kelly from the Fever's 2024 staff. Indiana also has plenty of new faces on the roster in 2025, and each came to Indiana for a different reason. Here's how each player on the Fever's roster could fit into the lineup: 6-0 guard | 2024 No. 1 pick (Iowa) | 2nd year in WNBA | 23 2024 stats in Indiana: 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.4 assists Building on what she started last year, the offense will run through the second-year guard. Clark, who was the Rookie of the Year and finished fourth in MVP voting in 2024, set the league record for assists in a single season while also scoring at a high level. She's working on getting stronger for her second year in the league, so she will better be able to handle the physicality of the WNBA. Kelsey Mitchell 5-8 guard | 2018 No. 2 pick (Ohio State) | 8th year in WNBA | 29 2024 stats in Indiana: 19.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists Mitchell, who was cored this offseason, is the longest-tenured player on the Fever, going into her eighth season in an Indiana jersey in 2025. She has been a cornerstone of the Fever franchise since she was drafted in 2018, going through the ups and downs and finally making the playoffs for the first time in her career last season. She scores at a high level and is a crucial floor-spacer for the offense with her potent 3-point shooting. Aliyah Boston 6-5 forward-center | 2023 No. 1 pick (South Carolina) | 3rd year in WNBA | 23 2024 stats in Indiana: 14.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists Boston, an All-Star in both of her seasons so far, locks down the paint for the Fever and will likely continue to do so in a starting role in 2025. She had a slow start to the season in 2024, but quickly recovered to earn All-Star status by the midpoint of the year. She is a strong player, pushing through constant contact from other league centers and leading the Fever in rebounding. Natasha Howard 6-5 forward | 2014 No. 5 pick (Florida State) | 12th year in WNBA | 33 2024 stats in Dallas: 17.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists Howard signed a one-year max contract to return to Indiana. She was drafted by the Fever in 2014 and spent two seasons in Indianapolis before getting traded to Minnesota, where she won a championship with the Maya Moore-led Lynx. She then moved on to Seattle, becoming a crucial part of two championships with Sue Bird, then had stints in New York and Dallas. Howard missed a portion of the season with a broken foot last season, but was still an effective scorer and rebounder when she returned. She will likely join the starting frontcourt with Boston. DeWanna Bonner 6-4 forward-guard | 2009 No. 5 pick (Auburn) | 15th year in WNBA | 37 2024 stats in Connecticut: 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists Bonner is the most experienced player in WNBA playoff history, appearing in 87 postseason games across Phoenix and Connecticut and winning two championships with the Mercury (2009, '14). Spending the past four years in Connecticut, Bonner, who signed a one-year, $200,000 contract with Indiana, already knows White's system and fits into it well. She is showing no signs of slowing down, even coming into her 15th year in the league, and she will likely start at the 3 for Indiana this season. Damiris Dantas 6-3 forward | 2012 No. 12 pick (Brazil) | 10th year in WNBA | 32 2024 stats in Indiana: 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.6 assists Dantas is set to make $100,000 in the second season of her two-year deal with Indiana. She missed part of last season with a knee injury, but she made her way into the rotation after she returned. She is a stretch forward who can shoot 3-pointers, which helps the Fever spread the floor when necessary. She will likely continue to back up the frontcourt, playing behind Boston and Howard. Sophie Cunningham 6-1 guard | 2019 No. 13 pick (Missouri) | 7th year in WNBA | 28 2024 stats in Phoenix: 8.4 points. 3.9 rebounds. 2.0 assists Cunningham was traded from Phoenix to Indiana as part of the four-team deal in February, and she is on a one-year deal worth $100,000. Cunningham spent her entire career with the Mercury before the trade, starting on and off throughout her six seasons in Phoenix. Nicknamed 'Spicy Sophie,' she is known to have a flair on the court, and she is a career 36.6% 3-point shooter. She will likely have a large role in the rotation, backing up the 2 and the 3. Lexie Hull 6-1 guard | 2022 No. 6 pick (Stanford) | 4th year in WNBA | 25 2024 stats in Indiana: 5.5 points. 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists Hull, who will be on the final year of her rookie contract with Indiana in 2025, will likely see her role decrease this season because of the Fever's recent additions. Hull started the final 10 games of the season at the 3 and averaged 19 minutes per game over 34 games in 2024, and she picked up her 3-point shooting after the Olympic break with a career-high 22 points on Aug. 18. She will likely still be part of the rotation, but not as much as she was in the past. Sydney Colson 5-8 guard | 2011 No. 16 pick (Texas A&M) | 11th year in WNBA | 35 2024 stats with Las Vegas: 2.5 points, 0.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists Colson is bringing a championship mentality to the Fever, even if she may not see that many minutes on the court. She won two titles with Las Vegas in 2022 and '23, bouncing in and out of the rotation for the Aces. She may not get many minutes playing behind Clark, but she will be a good source of wisdom for Clark and the other young players hoping to win a title. Brianna Turner 6-3 forward | 2019 No. 11 pick (Notre Dame) | 7th year in WNBA | 28 2024 stats with Chicago: 1.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.4 assists Turner spent five years in Phoenix from 2019-23, starting most of four seasons for the Mercury — including when they went to the finals in 2021. Her role significantly decreased when she was traded to Chicago ahead of the 2024 season, as she sat behind rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. Turner, a 2020 and '21 All-Defensive Team honoree averaging 4.6 points and 6.3 rebounds in her career, will likely be part of the frontcourt rotation behind Boston and Howard. Jaelyn Brown 6-1 guard/forward | undrafted in 2020 (Cal) | 2nd year in WNBA | 26 2024 stats with Dallas: 2.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.4 assists Brown came to Indiana as part of the largest trade in WNBA history — a four-team trade that saw Indiana send NaLyssa Smith to Dallas and the 2025 No. 8 pick to Connecticut, while also receiving Cunningham from Phoenix. Brown had limited playing time in Dallas in 2024 because of various ailments, including a broken nose in training camp and an illness. She ended up playing 14 games for the Wings last season. She went undrafted in the 2020 WNBA draft after four years at Cal and started her professional career overseas. She got her first shot at the WNBA with Dallas in 2024 and stuck on the roster, despite her injuries. Brown is on a training camp contract, meaning her salary will not hit the cap unless she makes the opening day roster. If she were to make the roster, she would make the league-minimum $66,079. Jillian Alleyne 6-2 forward | 2016 No. 20 pick (Oregon) | 3rd year in WNBA | 30 2024-25 stats with Turkey's Tarsus Belediyesi Mersin: 18.6 points, 13.8 rebounds Indiana signed Alleyne to a training camp contract in March. Alleyne has played most of her professional career overseas, most recently in Turkey. Alleyne was drafted to the Mercury in the second round in 2016, but did not stick on Phoenix's opening day roster. She played five games for Minnesota in 2019 and signed a hardship contract with the Lynx in 2022. She would bring some frontcourt depth to the Fever, playing behind Boston, Howard, Dantas, and Turner. She would make the league-minimum $66,079 if she sticks on the opening day roster. Makayla Timpson 6-2 forward | 2025 No. 19 pick (Florida State) | Rookie | 22 2024-25 stats with Florida State: 13.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists Timpson was the Fever's first pick in the 2025 draft and comes to the Fever from Florida State. She broke multiple of Howard's records during her time as a Seminole, corralling 1,094 rebounds (over Howard's 1,046) and the program leader with 46 double-doubles in her four-year career. Timpson already has a connection to Howard with their similar positions and alma mater, and she could be a good depth piece for the Fever frontcourt. Bree Hall 6-0 guard | 2025 No. 20 pick (South Carolina) | Rookie | 21 2024-25 stats with South Carolina: 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists Hall, who played with Aliyah Boston at South Carolina for two years, is no stranger to success. She went to four straight Final Fours as a Gamecock and won the 2021 national championship with Boston. She will join a crowded guard room with the Fever, but her defensive efforts could make her stand out on a team that is prioritizing defense this season. Yvonne Ejim 6-1 forward | 2025 No. 33 pick (Gonzaga) | Rookie | 23 2024-25 stats with Gonzaga: 14.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists. Ejim, a forward, is coming to Indiana as the back-to-back West Coast Conference Player of the Year at Gonzaga. She left Bulldogs as the second all-time leading scorer in WCC history. She would give the Fever some frontcourt depth behind their main rotational players.
