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    Fans split as Sophie Cunningham serves high-glam beach vibes in her first SI Swimsuit shoot

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    Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham‘s debut in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition was much discussed by fans on social media.

    On Wednesday, Cunningham posted several pictures from her SI photoshoot, which featured her in either a white or a black bikini. Parody account Hater Report also shared more of Cunningham’s photos on X.

    Several fans on X reacted to Cunningham’s photoshoot, with many praising the Fever star.

    “This who MAGA’s drool over LMAO,” one fan tweeted.

    This who MAGA’s drool over lmaooooo

    @HaterReport Thank the gods of sports and beautiful women that SI has come back to its roots!

    @HaterReport Sophie Cunningham is a cool, tough and beautiful woman with a great sense of humor!

    @HaterReport not even the ocean could stay calm for this shoot

    @HaterReport Some really nice photos of a beautiful and talented woman.

    In early April, Cunningham shared a picture from her SI photoshoot on the beach in a white bikini. The 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue was announced Tuesday, and it featured Cunningham, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and Olympic gold-medal-winning sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.

    Sophie Cunningham is currently in her eighth WNBA season and her second year with Indiana. Last season, she averaged 8.6 and 3.5 rebounds in 30 games. She was praised by fans for her effort and toughness on the court.

    Sophie Cunningham comments on her SI Swimsuit photoshoot

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2026 edition’s photoshoot took place at the South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, Florida. Sophie Cunningham said after the shoot that her first-ever SI modelling appearance was her longtime dream.

    “It was so empowering and just so fun but being able to check that off my list,” Cunningham said, per an SI article on Tuesday. “That has been a huge bucket list goal and now I just feel so good about myself.”

    Cunningham signed a one-year, $665,000 contract with Indiana this offseason. She is expected to once again play a key role with the Caitlin Clark-led team. The Fever are the early favorites to contend for the WNBA championship.

    Indiana lost its season-opener, 107-104, to the Dallas Wings on Saturday. The Fever aim to bounce back and get their first win against the LA Sparks on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.