Sophie Cunningham was the center of controversy over comments about the WNBA’s expansion to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, and, on Thursday, she attempted to clarify her message ahead of the Fever’s win over the Aces.

The cities of Cleveland and Detroit have pushed back at Sophie Cunningham after the Fever guard questioned the WNBA's plan to expand into those cities.

Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon was born and raised in Ohio, so she was thrilled when the WNBA awarded Cleveland an expansion franchise.