Archive · 21 May 2025
Phoenix Suns Denies CEO Affair Allegations, Blames Attorney
The Phoenix Suns are dealing with new claims about their CEO, Josh Bartelstein, and WNBA player Sophie Cunningham.
The team says these claims are not true and blames the attorney for a former employee who is already suing them.
The attorney, Sheree Wright, is accused of trying to get money from the team by spreading false information.
Cunningham is currently unable to play due to injury.
Neither Bartelstein nor Cunningham have commented on the situation.
Phoenix Suns deny allegations of an affair between CEO Josh Bartelstein and Sophie Cunningham.
The Suns attribute the allegations to Sheree Wright, attorney for a former employee with existing lawsuits.
Wright is accused of seeking financial compensation and spreading false narratives.
Sophie Cunningham, who plays for the Indiana Fever, is currently sidelined due to an ankle injury.
Neither Bartelstein nor Cunningham have publicly commented on the allegations.
- Who
- Josh Bartelstein and Sophie Cunningham
- What
- Allegations of an affair and workplace misconduct
- When
- Since November 2024
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Disputed workplace issues
Accusations
Denials
Allegations
Accusations
Allegations of an affair and workplace misconduct have been made.
Denials
The Phoenix Suns organization denies the affair allegations.
Source of Allegations
Accusations
The allegations are linked to the attorney for a former employee.
Denials
Sheree Wright, the attorney, has filed multiple lawsuits against the team.
- Involved Parties
- Josh Bartelstein, Sophie Cunningham
- Allegation
- Affair
- Team Response
- Denied and called it morally reprehensible.
- Origin of Claims
- Attorney Sheree Wright
- Athlete's Current Status
- Sidelined with ankle injury
Sources
Phoenix Suns Lawsuits Explained: Why the Franchise Faces Multiple Allegations - Workplace Misconduct, Sexual Harassments, and More
Phoenix Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein lands in deep trouble with added allegations of an illegal affair with Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham
