Sophie Cunningham, WNBA and Phoenix Suns
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham denied claims she had an intimate relationship with Phoenix Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein while she was a member of the Phoenix Mercury. The accusation first arose in a lawsuit filed by Suns security employee Gene Traylor who alleges Suns’ vice president
The 28-year-old WNBA star called the allegations “untrue and extremely hurtful” in a statement posted to her social media on Wednesday.
Sophie Cunningham made the transition to the Indiana Fever ahead of the 2025 WNBA season. After playing with the Phoenix Mercury since 2019, Cunningham joined the most thrilling team in the WNBA, led by Caitlin Clark. While Cunningham will likely be a major piece to the Fever's success, she was ruled out for Indiana's first game of the season.
Alongside Caitlin Clark, Mizzou women's basketball alum Sophie Cunningham is contributing to the booming popularity of women's basketball. Her infectious personality and leadership have put Mizzou at the forefront of the sports' spotlight.