Sophie Cunningham sends playful message for Caitlin Clark following her exciting recent update

Caitlin Clark is currently sidelined from WNBA games, but the Indiana Fever guard continues to command headlines. Recently, she made headlines for her groundbreaking partnership with Nike. The 23-year-old unveiled her official signature logo and confirmed her first sneaker release for 2026, instantly sparking waves of reaction across the league. Among those joining the celebration was teammate Sophie Cunningham, who couldn’t resist sending a playful request Clark’s way.The Indiana Fever’s year has been defined by setbacks. Clark has missed several games due to injuries, and her absence has been compounded by season-ending blows to Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, and Sydney Colson. Despite that, Clark gave fans something to cheer about when she revealed her interlocking “CC” logo in a dramatic Nike teaser. “The beginning of a lot of amazing things to come,” Clark wrote, previewing a line that will debut in 2026.The announcement places Clark in rare company, joining WNBA stars like A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, and Breanna Stewart with signature branding deals. For Cunningham, however, the highlight wasn’t just the shoes. She quickly chimed in on Clark’s Instagram post, zeroing in on a necklace that featured the new logo.“I’d like one of those necklaces cause I’d like to support you,” Cunningham wrote. “More of a diamonds on my type support than a cotton t kinda girl.”Her playful request showed the genuine support between teammates during a frustrating season. Others close to Clark added their voices. Jade Jones, partner of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, called the moment “a dream come true,” while Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, commented simply, “Sooooo tough.”Cunningham’s season with the Fever ended abruptly after tearing her MCL against the Connecticut Sun on August 17. Before the injury, she averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, proving to be a valuable addition after arriving from the Phoenix Mercury. While her first campaign in Indiana was cut short, Cunningham has remained a visible presence through social media. Recently, she joked about her “logo” being her chipped tooth or sharing swimsuit photos that reminded fans she hasn’t lost her sense of humor.Also Read: What is Ayesha Curry’s next movie? Here’s everything we know about Stephen Curry’s wife and her new projectThe 28-year-old has never shied away from self-deprecation, once posting, “I’ll never be cool enough to have my own signature logo, BUT IF I WAS, I would want it to be my top teeth of this photo,” alongside a snapshot of her dental mishap from earlier in the year. That post alone racked up thousands of interactions, proving that Cunningham knows how to keep her audience engaged, even from the sidelines.