The Indiana Fever have faced numerous roster issues throughout the 2025 WNBA season. From the DeWanna Bonner saga to multiple hardship contract replacements for Caitlin Clark, the team has struggled throughout the year with a consistent roster. Just when things seemed to settle down after the All-Star Break, Aari-McDonald and Sydney Colson’s injuries forced them to change the roster. And now, after Sophie Cunningham’s season-ending injury, the Fever have signed Shey Peddy to a 7-day hardship contract.
Known for her defense and versatility, Shey Peddy is a veteran in the WNBA. Drafted by the Indiana Fever in the second round of the 2012 draft, she played 6 years in the WNBA and many seasons of international basketball. While this seems like a good pickup for to replace Sophie Cunningham, there is a sense of unease amongst the Indiana Fever fans about her signing. Interestingly, this sense of unease has nothing to do with her play. It’s to do with her short height. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, Shey is considered short for her position by many Indiana Fever fans.
we have signed Shey Peddy to a 7-day hardship contract.
welcome to Indy, @SheyP11
more info: https://t.co/pazNkkdbG3 pic.twitter.com/E6gBO2rLKw
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 19, 2025
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