Sophie Cunningham, acquired by Indiana from the Phoenix Mercury in an offseason trade, has been sidelined for the Fever's first two games. The sharpshooter suffered an ankle injury in the preseason finale and was seen wearing a walking boot afterward.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham denied claims she had an intimate relationship with Phoenix Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein while she was a member of the Phoenix Mercury. The accusation first arose in a lawsuit filed by Suns security employee Gene Traylor who alleges Suns’ vice president