Sophie Cunningham questions NBA players' scheduled rest days on her podcast

Sophie Cunningham expressed her disbelief regarding the NBA's practice of scheduled rest days for players during a podcast episode. Discussing with Drew Hanlen, she questioned the fairness of allowing certain NBA stars to plan their off days in advance while WNBA players, who face a shorter season, must play most games. This contrast highlights ongoing discussions about player management and load management across both leagues, with Cunningham emphasizing the impact it has on fairness in professional basketball. The WNBA still continues to grow and attract new fans annually.

• 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Is that fair?’ – Sophie Cunningham stunned after learning about NBA players’ ‘scheduled rest days’