Suns call allegation of CEO’s affair with WNBA player ‘entirely false and morally reprehensible’

Suns call allegation of CEO’s affair with WNBA player ‘entirely false and morally reprehensible’

Sophie Cunningham's named was dragged into a lawsuit last week

Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein looks on during the first half of the game between the Phoenix Mercury and the Seattle Storm at Footprint Center. (Joe Camporeale/Imagn Images)

A general view of the Phoenix Suns logo on the court before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Footprint Center. (Brett Davis-Imagn Images)

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham poses for a photo Wednesday, April 30, 2025, during the Indiana Fever media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

Sophie Cunningham speaks to members of the media at Player 15 HQ in Phoenix on Sept. 26, 2024. (Diannie Chavez/The Republic/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)