BREAKING: Mercury’s Sophie Cunningham wants to team up with Caitlin Clark in the WNBA

Could Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham Join Forces? WNBA Superteam...

The Phoenix Mercury, a team that once dominated the WNBA landscape, now finds itself at a crossroads. After a 2024 season that failed to meet expectations, the future is uncertain. Diana Taurasi, the face of the franchise for nearly two decades, could be eyeing retirement. Brittney Griner, another pillar of the team, is set to become an unrestricted free agent. For a squad with such high-caliber talent, the road ahead feels anything but clear.

Yet amidst the questions swirling around Phoenix’s next steps, one thing is certain: Sophie Cunningham will be back. The 28-year-old guard-forward hybrid, known for her gritty play and sharp shooting, remains under contract through the 2025 season. Cunningham, who has become a fan favorite in the Valley, has shown steady production over the past few years, though her numbers dipped in 2024 after back-to-back impressive campaigns.

Cunningham’s future, however, isn’t the only talking point when it comes to her career. While Phoenix grapples with roster uncertainties, Cunningham’s recent comments have sparked conversations around the league about a potential future partnership-one with Iowa standout and rising WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

During a recent appearance on pastor Travis Hearn’s podcast, Cunningham was asked a straightforward but loaded question: “Why does everybody hate Caitlin Clark? And do you hate Caitlin Clark?” With a laugh, Cunningham quickly put any doubts to rest“No, dude, absolutely not. I think that she’s a gem.”

Cunningham’s admiration for Clark didn’t stop there. She described meeting Clark during the All-Star Weekend, where the two had a chance to connect briefly. “She’s lovely,” Cunningham said, emphasizing how well Clark has handled the pressure that comes with being one of the most high-profile players in women’s basketball. “I think a lot of people always have a lot to say about people they don’t even know or shoes they’ve never been in.”

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But Cunningham wasn’t just offering compliments for the sake of politeness. She made it clear that she’s not just a fan-she’s someone who would love to share the court with Clark someday“I would love to play with her one day, for real,” Cunningham stated, setting the stage for a potential partnership that fans can only dream about, at least for now.

Caitlin Clark, who has taken the league by storm with her incredible scoring and playmaking ability, has been a transformative figure for the Indiana Fever. Her star continues to rise, and it’s no surprise that Cunningham, a player known for her competitive fire, sees Clark as a kindred spirit. “She’s doing great things for women’s basketball,”Cunningham added, echoing sentiments she shared in a podcast back in September.

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For Phoenix, a team in need of rejuvenation, the idea of a Cunningham-Clark duo could be tantalizing. While any actual partnership is far from a guarantee-Clark remains under contract with the Fever, and Cunningham is committed to the Mercury for at least one more season-the mutual respect between the two players is clear. And in the WNBA, where player movement can often shift the balance of power, such declarations carry weight.

For now, Cunningham remains focused on helping the Mercury bounce back from a challenging 2024. But as the offseason progresses, her candid remarks about Clark will undoubtedly fuel speculation about what the future holds-not just for Phoenix, but for the league as a whole. After all, when one of the game’s rising stars gets the nod from a veteran like Cunningham, the possibilities are endless.

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