PHOENIX MERCURY SIGNS SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM TO CONTRACT EXTENSION [Video]

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Mercury today announced the signing of guard/forward Sophie Cunningham to a contract extension through the 2025 season.

“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,” said Cunningham. “The investments Mat is making in our organization are unmatched and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of what we are building here, on the court and in the community.”

Cunningham, a six-year WNBA veteran who has played her entire career in Phoenix, has appeared in 36 games (17 starts) this season, averaging 8.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and a career-high 1.0 steals per game. The sharp-shooting wing has knocked down 37.8% of her shots from deep, the fourth highest percentage in the league amongst players who have attempted at least 150 three-pointers. Cunningham has shot 40.0% or …