Any resolution would involve relocation fees and league sign-off, but if finalized, the $325 million deal would set a new record for a women’s sports franchise. The outcome is set to significantly alter the Sun’s future and could set a precedence for the WNBA’s broader expansion and market strategy.

In the second quarter, Sophie Cunningham was forced to exit the game when Sun player Bria Hartley fell awkwardly into her. Cunningham was standing under the basket playing defense while driving, Sun guard Bria Hartley fell into her lower left leg after making a pass.

On Sunday, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham left the Fever's rousing comeback win over the Connecticut Sun after only 10 minutes, clutching her right knee following a collision with Sun guard Bria Hartley.

Connecticut Sun star Bria Hartley met with intense backlash after devastating Sophie Cunningham news on Tuesday.

The injury bug has spread through the Indiana Fever this season, and it bit veteran guard Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham went down in the second quarter of a comeback, overtime win against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.

Just minutes into Indiana's Sunday clash vs. the Connecticut Sun, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham suffered a worrisome injury and will not return today.

Marina Mabrey and the Connecticut Sun were up by as much as 21 points in Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever. However, thanks to a career day from WNBA All-Star Kelsey Mitchell, who scored 38 points, the Fever were able to escape with a 99-93 overtime win.

Stephanie White praised her Fever squad for rallying back from the 21-point deficit to beat the Sun 99-93 in overtime on Sunday.