Los Angeles Sparks Clap Back at Sophie Cunningham's WNBA Expansion Comments
Los Angeles Sparks troll Sophie Cunningham's remarks on WNBA expansion cities Detroit and Cleveland after their victory over Indiana Fever.

Between league games, a Commissioner's Cup title, and a viral quote, it's been a busy week for the Indiana Fever. After beating the Fever on Saturday, the Los Angeles Sparks took the opportunity to troll Indiana over a controversial comment made by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
On Tuesday, with the announcement of WNBA's expansion to three new cities (Philadelphia, Detroit, and Cleveland), Cunningham bluntly offered her thoughts on the new locations and some of the cities that missed out on this round of expansion.
"Where do [players] want to play? Where are they going to get excited to play and draw fans? I do think that Miami would have been a great one. Like, everyone loves Florida. Nashville is an amazing city. Kansas City -- amazing opportunity," Cunningham said. "I don't know how excited people are to be going to Detroit or [Cleveland]."
The Sparks saw the opportunity for jokes after their weekend win over Indiana, adding "Los Angeles" to the list of cities Indiana is unhappy with.
List of cities Indiana has beef with:
- Detroit
- Cleveland
- Los Angeles
Earlier in the week, the cities of Detroit and Cleveland also took to social media to fire back at Cunningham's comments.
This ongoing banter has added an extra layer of excitement to the WNBA season, as fans and players alike engage in the spirited debate over the league's expansion and the appeal of its new cities.