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The\u00a0Indiana Fever<\/a> didn’t rest on their laurels early in WNBA free agency, giving new deals to Lexie Hull, Aliyah Boston and Sophie Cunningham.<\/p>\n Given the new CBA, all three players got notable raises from their previous salaries. Boston, for instance, became the highest-paid player in league history, signing a four-year deal worth $6.3 million.<\/p>\n Hull got $1.58 million over two years, and Cunningham got the shorter end of the stick with a one-year, $665K contract.\u00a0<\/p>\n That’s why, speaking with co-host West Wilson on their “Show Me Something” podcast, Cunningham admitted<\/a> she was disappointed with the contract she received.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s tough because I came off an injury and I haven\u2019t been in front of any teams. I had a lot going on this offseason, and I was fully cleared, I had all the doctors, they had all the numbers, everything. But if you don\u2019t get in front of these people then it\u2019s like, \u2018Hey, are you actually good?\u2019\u201d she admitted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cunningham couldn’t finish the campaign due to a season-ending MCL injury. Nevertheless, she ultimately prioritized winning over career earnings, knowing that she could still prove herself and get another lucrative deal in 2027.<\/p>\n “I’m not even gonna lie, that was kind of a little frustrating, because I’m someone who’s like, I kind of shoot it straight, where if I wasn’t feeling good or like I was hesitant, I think I would’ve said something and been honest. I’m just at the point in my career where I want to win,” Cunningham shared.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cunningham was the Fever’s enforcer, providing a strong energy catalyst off the bench and averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and one steal per game, per\u00a0Basketball Reference.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSophie Cunningham wanted more money from the Fever<\/h2>\n
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