Sophie Cunningham (Photo via Instagram)
Sophie Cunningham, whose season ended following a devastating knee injury, is not ready to fade into the background despite her circumstances.

Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley was the culprit who crashed into the Indiana Fever guard and caused her to tear her MCL.

Hartley, who was caught smiling after the injury, had her own string of bad luck. The team announced on Sunday that she would miss the rest of the season due to a meniscus tear she sustained in her right knee. It was the best thing going forward since there are just a handful of games left, and the Sun are out of the running for the postseason.

Just weeks after her season-ending injury, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham was back on social media, sporting a new bikini and her new knee brace.

She took to TikTok lip-syncing and dancing to Reneé Rapp’s “I Think I Like You Better When You’re Gone” in a bikini.

On her Instagram story, the Fever guard posted two pictures: one in that same bikini and another showing her giving a warning to the league.

The 29-year-old was feeling a bit feisty as she wrote, “starting to feel like me again so y’all better watch tf out 🤫😏.”


How Long Will Sophie Cunningham Be Out?

Sophie Cunningham in uniformSophie Cunningham (Grace Smith/IndyStar-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Sophie Cunningham should be ready by the start of the 2026 season.

The 29-year-old averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.7 triples in 30 appearances this season before she suffered an MCL injury.

She showed how much of an option she could become during the absence of Caitlin Clark.

She spent the first six years of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, averaging 7.7 points per game throughout her time in Phoenix.

The more time she can get on the court with Clark, starting in 2026, it can unlock her next level of talent that will bode well for the Fever franchise.

As of now, Sophie Cunningham’s main focus is rehab and getting healthy enough to return to court.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.