Fever re-sign two more of their own: Sophie Cunningham, Damiris Dantas

The Fever brought back two more players, continuing a push to run it back for the 2026 season.

Apr 12, 2026

Cunninghan averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game last season off the bench. (Photo: Ryan May/800 Meter

The Indiana Fever continue to build their roster over the weekend. By Sunday morning, they had two more players signed and ready to go for the upcoming 2026 season.

Guard Sophie Cunningham and center Damiris Dantas re-signed with the Fever, which now gives them eight players under contract. Free agent guard Ty Harris, and Indy product, will make it nine.

By the start of the regular season, teams are required to carry 12 players. New this year, each team may also sign up to two players to development spots.

Cunningham, 29, was acquired by the Fever last offseason after spending her first six seasons in Phoenix. A Midwest native who attended Missouri, she values being close to friends and family.

“We had a really special group last year and it was an incredible first season for me in Indy,” she said. “I loved everything about my teammates and the Fever organization.

“We fought through a ton of adversity, and it was important to me that we have a chance to see through what we started. I have a feeling this is going to be another special season, so I’m excited to get things started and to, of course, keep playing in front of the best fans in the WNBA. Let’s get spicy!”

Cunningham suffered a torn MCL in her right knee last August but appears to be fully recovered. In videos posted to Instagram, she has been running miles on country roads, and she told Fieldhouse Files last November that she felt great and was ahead of schedule.

She shot a career-high 43.2% from 3-point range last season while averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. She also embraces a physical style of play, welcoming her reputation as an enforcer.

“We are thrilled to have Sophie back with the Fever and are grateful for her commitment to return and build on what we started a year ago. Not only is Sophie one of the best three-point shooters in the league, but she is an exceptional teammate, both on and off the court,” said Fever COO and GM Amber Cox said. “She plays with infectious energy that impacts not only our team, but our fanbase as well.”

Cunningham also had a productive offseason off the court. She continues to grow her “Show Me Showing” podcast, added endorsement deals, and will be a contributor on USA Sports during the WNBA season.

She did not play in another league over the offseason.

(Click here to watch Cunningham’s exit interview — on the season, her injury, officiating, negotiating a new CBA & more.)

Dantas with Fever head coach Stephanie White. (Photo: Ryan May/800 Meter)

Meanwhile, this will be Dantas’ third consecutive season with Indiana.

A veteran who began her WNBA career in 2014 with Minnesota, Dantas averaged 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in just over 11 minutes per game off the bench last season.

“We are very excited to welcome DD back to the Fever this season,” Cox said. “She is coming off another strong offseason overseas, and we are looking forward to her continuing to be a valuable contributor for us.

“In addition to everything she brings on the court, DD is a fantastic teammate, contributing to the special culture we want to continue to build.”

Dantas spent the offseason playing for Botas SK in Turkey. She averaged 18.4 points per game, the fourth most in the Women’s Basketball Super League.

Up next: The WNBA Draft is Monday. The Fever hold three selections: 10, 25, 40.