Sophie Cunningham Explains Controversial Statement on WNBA Expansion originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham had a strong reaction to the news that the WNBA was expanding to an 18-team league by the end of the decade.

Following news of the league's expansion plans, Cunningham threw shade at Cleveland and Detroit in particular, calling them cities that fans may not be that excited about when it comes to growing women's basketball. Cunningham instead named Miami, Nashville and Kansas City as her preferred pick of cities with "amazing opportunity."

Sophie Cunningham Sends Clear Message After Controversial WNBA Comments originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sophie Cunningham has been playing through her first season with the Indiana Fever, emerging as one of the top players in the lineup.