PHX Reporter

The Phoenix Mercury has announced the extension of Sophie Cunningham's contract through the 2025 season. The guard/forward expressed her enthusiasm about continuing her career in Phoenix, stating, "Phoenix has become my home away from home, and I am so thrilled to be in the Valley and continue to get to play in front of the best fans in the W – the X-Factor." She also praised Mat's investments in the organization, highlighting their significance both on and off the court.

Cunningham is a six-year veteran of the WNBA, having spent her entire professional career with the Mercury. This season, she has played in 36 games, starting 17 of them. Her performance includes averages of 8.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and a career-high 1.0 steals per game. Known for her shooting ability, Cunningham has made 37.8% of her three-point attempts this season, ranking fourth among players who have taken at least 150 shots from beyond the arc.

Throughout her time with Phoenix, Cunningham has participated in 178 games and started in 88 of them. She holds career averages of 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting efficiently from various distances on the court. Notably, she ranks fourth in franchise history for three-pointers made and recently climbed to ninth place for total points scored.

Cunningham's impact extends beyond statistics; she set a record by making two or more three-pointers in consecutive games during the 2022 season—a record that was later surpassed by Rhyne Howard with a streak of 21 games in 2023.

Drafted by Phoenix as the thirteenth overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft after an impressive college tenure at Missouri University, Cunningham continues to be a key player for her team.