This is in reference to Cunningham, a guard for the Fever, who sparked controversy this week when she questioned the excitement around the WNBA’s planned expansion into Detroit and Cleveland, suggesting alternatives like Miami or Nashville might be more appealing.

Sophie Cunningham apologizes for controversial remarks about WNBA expansion cities. The Indiana Fever star says she meant no disrespect.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a bit of controversy on Tuesday when discussing the WNBA's expansion plans for Detroit and Cleveland.