Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham has publicly apologized for a gesture she made toward Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner during a WNBA game on June 25, 2026. In a post-game interview, Cunningham described the act as 'the stupidest thing I've ever done on a basketball court.'
The incident occurred in the third quarter of the Mercury's 89-82 loss to the Sun at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Video footage shows Cunningham making a throat-slashing motion toward Bonner after a heated exchange. The gesture quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism.
Cunningham, 28, issued an apology on her social media accounts the following day, stating she 'let emotions get the best of me' and that she has 'the utmost respect for DeWanna and the game.' The WNBA has not announced any disciplinary action as of June 28, 2026, but the league typically reviews such incidents for potential fines or suspensions.
