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Sophie Cunningham comes with a team-friendly contract reportedly worth $100,000 per year. This financial maneuvering means that Indiana now has the flexibility to pursue other potential Max-contract players, making them serious contenders in the league. By offloading Smith while not taking on substantial additional salary, the Fever seem poised to make further roster moves.
The Fever’s Gaming Strategy
The Indiana Fever are clearly not finished making moves. Given their newfound cap space, it appears they are setting the stage for additional trades or signings, perhaps eyeing more experienced players to complement their current core. With players like Natasha Howard and Caitlin Clark already on the roster, the Fever seem to be building a team that can endure against strong competition.