Sophie Cunningham (Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images)
Sophie Cunningham hinted at an interesting role with ESPN after finishing her first season with the Indiana Fever.

In January, the Fever acquired Cunningham in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Mercury. The 29-year-old quickly became a fan favorite in Indiana after emerging as the enforcer for Caitlin Clark, starting with her brouahaha against Jacy Sheldon.

Unfortunately, Sophie Cunningham’s season ended early when she suffered a torn ACL against the Connecticut Sun on Aug. 17. Cunningham played 30 games in 2025, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

And so, Cunningham will spend much of the offseason rehabbing from her horrific knee injury before the 2026 campaign begins in May. Aside from co-hosting the “Show Me Something” podcast with Wes Wilson, it appears that Cunningham will have a short-term gig at the Worldwide Leader in Sports.

For one day, at least.

On her podcast (h/t Scott Horner of The Indianapolis Star), Cunningham said she’ll be at the Oregon Ducks’ home game against the Indiana Hoosiers this Saturday:

“I’m actually going up to Oregon for the Indy-Oregon game to do some college gameday-type stuff,” Cunningham said, per Horner.

The Ducks and Hoosiers are ranked No. 3 and No. 7 in the nation, respectively. Indeed, this game could have significant implications on the 12-team College Football Playoff National Championship.

Future Is Bright For Sophie Cunningham & Caitlin-Clark Led Indiana Fever

Sophie Cunningham (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
A string of injuries limited Caitlin Clark to just 13 games in 2025. Despite that, the Fever finished 24-20 in the regular season and upset the Atlanta Dream in the opening round, stealing the last two games.

The Fever then pushed the Las Vegas Aces to a fifth game, losing the decisive contest 107-98 in overtime. Of course, it could have been much different if they had Clark and/or Sophie Cunningham for the series.

However, the Fever built a solid foundation despite lacking their franchise star for most of the year and also missing Cunningham for the final two months. The future is bright in Indiana, and they should emerge as a championship contender before long.

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.