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Fever's Sophie Cunningham Denies 'Extremely Hurtful' Accusations of Involvement in Affair with Suns Executive
- Sophie Cunningham, a 28-year-old Indiana Fever forward and former Phoenix Mercury player, denied allegations of an affair with Josh Bartelstein, CEO of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, in May 2025.
- The accusations originated from a lawsuit filed by Suns security director Gene Traylor, who alleged inappropriate conduct involving Cunningham and Bartelstein within the organization.
- Cunningham refuted the allegations on social media, stating that she has never met Traylor and describing the claims as false, deeply distressing, and ethically unacceptable, while the Suns also rejected the accusations.
- Cunningham affirmed her dedication to basketball and her team, stating she will not allow false rumors to distract her from what matters most. She also conveyed her eagerness to return to play following a recent injury.
- The lawsuit remains under legal review as the Suns and Cunningham maintain their denials, highlighting ongoing tensions within the organization and potential reputational impacts.
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Sophie Cunningham Denies Affair Allegations Amid Phoenix Suns Lawsuit
PHOENIX, AZ — WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has publicly refuted allegations of an affair with Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein, labeling the claims as "untrue and extremely hurtful." The accusations emerged from a lawsuit filed by Gene
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