​Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham loaded up on playground-style heat for Thursday’s road trip to Phoenix, taking aim at Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner in a sharp pregame jab. On a Dirty Mo Media podcast this week, Cunningham revisited the infamous pointing meme in which she singled out Bonner, her former Fever teammate, during a heated moment, and she didn’t spare Bonner from a nickname—referring to her simply as “Miss Priss.” It’s a zippy, pointed quip that’s sure to fuel the rivalry between the teams as they head to Arizona.
The insult lands hard, and if Bonner catches wind of it, you’d expect some on-court response when the teams meet again Thursday night. Cunningham now has to let her play do the talking, especially with the meme still circulating and the “Miss Priss” line lingering. That taunt isn’t likely to soften the animosity between the Fever and the Mercury, and followers will be watching to see if Cunningham doubles down or offers any further remarks after the game.
Cunningham’s latest remarks add to a string of provocative comments she’s floated about the Mercury’s culture, a topic she’s touched on in recent weeks. What could come next remains to be seen as the regular season’s stretch run is underway in 2026. This marks the final regular-season matchup between the Fever and the Mercury in the 2026 schedule, heightening the curiosity about what fallout, if any, might spill onto the court this week.
This piece originally appeared with For The Win, detailing Cunningham’s pointed podcast remark toward Bonner and the broader implications for the game and the season.