WNBA denies claim that Sophie Cunningham is banned from pointing

The WNBA has refuted claims that Sophie Cunningham is prohibited from pointing during games due to alleged racial connotations. The Indiana Fever player received a foul for pointing at DeWanna Bonner during a match on June 22, 2026. However, there is no official ban on the gesture, and Cunningham can use her likeness for merchandise, as long as it doesn’t include WNBA logos. The controversy arose from a social media post suggesting censorship by the league.

• 6:21 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: WNBA Did NOT Tell Sophie Cunningham She Can't Point Because It's Racially Derogatory