PHOENIX– For five seasons, Sophie Cunningham was a beloved figure for the Phoenix Mercury . After Cunningham was traded to the Indiana Fever in a 3-team trade for Satou Sabally, the X-factor missed her personality, on-court presence, and toughness.

During her pregame warmups, she went over to a scrum with reporters. With her bright smile, she was excited to see some familiar faces .

“It feels so good to be back, honestly,” Cunningham said to reporters. “I have nothing but great things to say about Phoenix. I was here for so long, I started my professional career here. It's special because I get to see you guys, I get to see the security guards, I get to see people who just weren't my teammates, but you guys all kind of became part of the family, too.

“It holds a special place in

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