Cunningham, now with the Fever, has been sidelined with a right ankle injury suffered in preseason, ironically, against the Dream. Though she hasn't debuted for Indiana yet, her reunion with Griner was one of the night’s highlights, proving that some bonds go beyond team colors.

The Indiana Fever reveal the true reason why Sophie Cunningham won't be playing in Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Dream.

Barstool Sports owner and big Indiana Fever supporter Dave Portnoy linked up with Sophie Cunningham after the Fever bagged a 93-58 win over the Chicago Sky in their season opener.

The returning Fever star who deserves some credit for the assist in Cunningham's transition is not the point guard Clark, but rather fourth-year player Lexie Hull — whose off-court interests have clicked with her new teammate right away.