Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham isn’t moving around too much following her season-ending surgery, so she’s had to get creative.
Sophie tore her right MCL during a win against the Connecticut Sun on August 17 and is out for the remainder of her first term with Indiana.
The injury occurred in the second quarter of the game, when Sun guard Bria Hartley fell into her while driving to the basket. Sophie immediately held her knee after falling near the sideline and screamed in pain.
Medical staff helped her get to the locker room.
The Fever announced that she was ruled out for the rest of the season, though she is expected to recover fully.
Sophie Cunningham Is Working Smarter Now
The 28-year-old recently took to Instagram to post a video of herself using her left leg to grab a tray of Chips Ahoy! from her coffee table. “Work smarter, not harder,” she wrote in the caption.
The video has also surfaced on Twitter/X, and can be seen below:
Sophie’s injury is a significant setback for the Fever, who have been without Caitlin Clark for most of the season and have lost multiple guards to injury.
Cunningham had been key in Clark’s absence, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.
The Fever signed veteran guard Shey Peddy to a hardship contract after the injury development
Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban
Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.
It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.
Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.
On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.
Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget
The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić
While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.
Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.
Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.
Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team
Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.
From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.
Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.