The Los Angeles Sparks' social media account took a swipe at the Indiana Fever and guard Sophie Cunningham after winning their matchup on Saturday.

This is in reference to Cunningham, a guard for the Fever, who sparked controversy this week when she questioned the excitement around the WNBA’s planned expansion into Detroit and Cleveland, suggesting alternatives like Miami or Nashville might be more appealing.

Sophie Cunningham claimed she wasn't trying to bad-mouth Detroit and Cleveland when discussing the WNBA's planned expansion.

Sophie Cunningham defends "blue-collar working people" while explaining her WNBA expansion comments, noting her preference for cities like Miami.

Following news of the league's expansion plans, Cunningham threw shade at Cleveland and Detroit in particular, calling them cities that fans may not be that excited about when it comes to growing women's basketball. Cunningham instead named Miami, Nashville and Kansas City as her preferred pick of cities with "amazing opportunity."

Sophie Cunningham Sends Clear Message After Controversial WNBA Comments originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sophie Cunningham has been playing through her first season with the Indiana Fever, emerging as one of the top players in the lineup.

“Nashville is an amazing city. Kansas City, amazing opportunity. There’s a huge arena downtown that no one’s using,” Cunningham continued, adding that the NWSL’s Current — co-owned by Chiefs quarterback and Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany — draws fans to Kansas City.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has raised concerns about the WNBA's choice of markets for its three latest expansion teams.

Sophie Cunningham apologizes for controversial remarks about WNBA expansion cities. The Indiana Fever star says she meant no disrespect.

Sophie Cunningham caught flack for her comments about Detroit and Cleveland. NBAE via Getty Images. Cunningham later attempted to clarify her comments. “First of all, I know the history of the WNBA.

Sophie Cunningham became a trending topic this week after the WNBA announced its newest expansion franchises in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. The Indiana Fever guard was asked her thoughts on the latest expansion cities and questioned whether players would want to be going to Cleveland and Detroit over other cities that bid on teams like Miami,

Here’s how Missouri women’s basketball alum Sophie Cunningham performed in the Indiana Fever’s loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday.