Indiana Fever Injury Update: What is the status availability of Sophie Cunningham, will she feature against Atlanta Dream?

The Indiana Fever will take on Atlanta Dream in the Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday, June 10 at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.

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Indiana Fever will go up against Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, June 10th.

Sophie Cunningham has averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists. 

The Indiana Fever will take on Atlanta Dream in the Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday, June 10 at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia. All eyes would be on star Sophie Cunningham, whether she starts against the Dream or not.

Will Sophie Cunningham play against Atlanta Dream?

The 28-year-old guard will not be suiting up for the Tuesday's clash against Atlanta Dream. This will mark her third game that she misses as she is suffering from a right ankle injury and it looks like she will need time before returning to the court. 

On Monday, head coach Stephanie White provided with a major update on Sophie Cunningham. The star has started practicing with the team and has started her recovery process. The franchise are taking their time with Sophie Cunningham in order to prevent any future setbacks. 

She (Cunningham) was a little limited today and it's seeing how they do in certain drills and certain actions, getting them back into game condition again, White told reporters. This is an injury that she's aggravated a few times now this season. So making sure we're playing the long game and doing it the right way.

Cunningham has traveled with the team despite her ankle injury. In the previous two games for the Fever, both Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were missing from the action but they cheered for their teammates from the sideline. Till now, Sophie Cunningham has missed four of the eight games that the team has played. 

In the four games that she has played, Cunningham showed her defensive class and even her ability of 3-point shooting. During those matches, she averaged 6.5 points on 36.4% shooting from the deep, along with 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists. 

How to watch Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever clash?

The tip-off time for the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream clash is 7:30 pm EST. The live broadcast of Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream clash will be available on ESPN 3, Peachtree TV and MeTV Indianapolis. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream clash on WNBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.
 

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