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    “Slay Babes”: Sophie Cunningham’s Injury Update Gets Warm, Heartfelt Reactions From Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull, And Fever Teammates

    Sabel ReyesBy Sabel ReyesAugust 19, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Aug 17, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) warms up before the start of the game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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    The Indiana Fever might have to make their playoff push without Sophie Cunningham. The guard went down with a knee injury against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, and early signs point to something serious.

    Cunningham, though, isn’t letting the setback break her spirit. Instead of disappearing from the spotlight, she jumped on Instagram, posting a carousel of clips and photos from her August. Teammates didn’t hesitate to drop in with support.

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    Aug 17, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) is helped off the court injured as they take on the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

    “slayyyy babesss,” wrote Aliyah Boston.

    Sydney Colson joked, “Last slide.”

    Lexie Hull kept it short: “you >.”

    That post was enough to ease some nerves, but there’s still no official word on the injury. The Fever said Sophie Cunningham will undergo an MRI on Monday, and with nine games left on the schedule, the wait feels heavy for a team clinging to postseason hopes.

    Sports doctor gives in-depth analysis on Sophie Cunningham’s knee injury

    While fans speculate, one familiar voice offered perspective. Dr. Brian Sutterer, a sports physician known for breaking down injuries online, studied the replay and gave his read. He didn’t rule out an ACL tear, though he leaned toward other scenarios.

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    Aug 17, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) on the court injured as they take on the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

    “Something like the ACL tear would be the worst-case scenario and could have happened with this mechanism,” he explained. “But I think more likely we’re dealing with potentially an injury to the MCL ligament on the inside of the knee, maybe a patella dislocation.”

    He went further, pointing to another possibility: “And also remember, right, you’ve got a fibula bone. It’s sitting there on the outside of the knee. You could have enough trauma to that fibula bone to cause a fracture in the outer part of the joint.”

    It’s a tough break in timing. Sophie Cunningham had been in rhythm, averaging 10.3 points and 3.2 boards since July while shooting 52/48/84 in 19 appearances. With Caitlin Clark still limited by a groin issue, those numbers mattered more than the box score could show.

    Now, Indiana waits. Cunningham’s spirits seem high, her teammates are in her corner, and everyone else is hoping the MRI brings better news than expected.

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    Indiana Fever forward Damiris Dantas (12), Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) huddle up Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

    For more basketball content, click on Hardwood Heroics. Sabel Reyes can be reached through sabelreyes22@gmail.com. Other websites under the Sports Heroics umbrella are Gridiron Heroics and Wisconsin Heroics.

    Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.

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    Sabel Reyes is an experienced sports journalist and the Executive Producer for sports at People’s Television Network (PTV), a role she assumed in 2022 after years of dedicated work as a field reporter covering the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). A passionate basketball and running enthusiast, she also contributes to Hardwood Heroics, Gridiron Heroics, and Wisconsin Heroics. Connect with her on X (@SabelReyes2) and Instagram (@msabelreyes). For inquiries, email sabelreyes22@gmail.com.

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