Cunningham's Viral Point: Relationship Rumors Swirl

Phoenix Mercury player Sophie Cunningham recently became a viral sensation after a courtside gesture towards opponent DeWanna Bonner escalated into a popular meme. This moment has drawn renewed attention to Cunningham's private life, particularly her relationship history.

As of June 2026, Cunningham is reportedly single, with her last public relationship concluding in 2020. She was previously in a relationship with Jacob Neidig from 2019 until their reported split in May 2020. The reasons for their breakup were not disclosed.

Further complicating recent public discourse, Cunningham faced allegations of an illicit affair with Phoenix Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein, stemming from a lawsuit. Cunningham swiftly addressed these claims, issuing a statement via X (formerly Twitter) denying the accusations and stating she had never met the accuser.

Addressing the viral pointing incident on her podcast, 'Show Me Something with West Wilson,' Cunningham explained her impulsive action towards Bonner. She described it as a moment of provocation, admitting it was "the stupidest thing" she'd done but that she "could not help" herself due to Bonner's escalating frustration.