** The Indiana Fever will kick off their WNBA season against the Chicago Sky this Saturday, but they’ll be missing Sophie Cunningham, a key offseason addition, due to a right ankle injury. All eyes will be on rookie sensation Caitlin Clark to step up in Cunningham’s absence, but the Fever’s depth takes an early hit.

What This Mean: ** Cunningham’s injury is a setback for a Fever team looking to make a strong start with their revamped roster. Fans were eager to see how she’d mesh with Clark, so her absence adds pressure on the rookie and raises questions about Indiana’s early-season resilience. For a league banking on rising stars like Clark to drive interest, injuries to supporting players could dampen the momentum.