'I'm just trying to...': Sophie Cunningham drops major health update ahead of clash against New York Liberty

The Indiana Fever will be hosting New York Liberty on Saturday, June 14th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. All eyes would be on star Sophie Cunningham, will she feature against New York Liberty or not.

Will Sophie Cunningham start against New York Liberty?

Sophie Cunningham has already missed five games this season, which includes three games on the trot. She has been dealing with a ankle injury that she suffered in the fourth quarter against the Connecticut Sun on May 30.

The Indiana Fever are optimistic that Sophie Cunningham might return ahead of their clash against the New York Liberty. Ahead of the clash against the Liberty, Cunningham provided with major health update on her return.

In a video posted by Chloe Peterson on her X account (formerly known as Twitter), Cunningham spoke to the media during Thursday's practice and spoke about her availability.

I'm feeling really good, Cunningham said. I'm just trying to get clearance for Saturday, and so far so good.

In a two-minute Q&A with the media, Sophie Cunningham was asked whether she would start against the New York Liberty. She gave her response,

I feel like I’ve been ready to go since it happened, the Fever star said with a laugh. "But I’m not a doctor, so it’s up to them.

Sophie Cunningham missed the first two games of the season after she injured her ankle during the final preseason game against the Atlanta Dream. She again injured her ankle against the Sun on May 30.

In the four games that Cunningham has played for the Indiana Fever, she has averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

For the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham are both listed on the team's injury report ahead of the Saturday's clash. On the other hand, Leonie Fiebich is sidelined from the clash against the Fever. Jonquel Jones is listed as questionable ahead of the Saturday's clash.

Where to watch Indiana Fever and New York Liberty clash?

The tip-off time for the Indiana Fever and New York Liberty clash is 3:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of Indiana Fever and New York Liberty clash will be available on ABC. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Indiana Fever and New York Liberty clash on WNBA League Pass and ESPN+.