Sophie Cunningham claims 2026 Mercury viewed as unfriendly group internally
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, made allegations about the Phoenix Mercury on her podcast, stating that insiders view the team as 'the unfriendliest group.' She claimed this sentiment is shared within the organization. Cunningham’s comments come amid ongoing tensions between the Fever and the Mercury, although no specific reports indicate dysfunction within the Mercury. The Fever will face the Mercury again on July 9 in Phoenix.
- •Cunningham alleges Mercury are viewed negatively by insiders.
- •No reported dysfunction in the Mercury organization.
- •Controversies have surfaced between the Fever and Mercury.
- •Next game between Fever and Mercury is on July 9.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham shares unflattering claim about Mercury
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham alleges 2026 Mercury viewed internally as 'unfriendliest group'
"Sophie Cunningham is not hearing good things about how some within the Mercury's own building view the make-up of the team.
"Sophie Cunningham is absolutely stirring the pot with the Mercury with this explosive allegation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:05 PMSophie Cunningham shares unflattering claim about Mercury
Sophie Cunningham is not hearing good things about how some within the Mercury's own building view the make-up of the team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 10:52 PMSophie Cunningham alleges 2026 Mercury viewed internally as 'unfriendliest group'
Sophie Cunningham is absolutely stirring the pot with the Mercury with this explosive allegation.
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