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WNBA Lawsuit Reveals Allegations of Misconduct and Discrimination

5/22/2025

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A lawsuit filed against the WNBA on May 13 exposes troubling allegations of workplace discrimination and misconduct involving Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein and player Sophie Cunningham. Former director Gene Traylor claims he faced retaliation for reporting damaging rumors about Bartelstein's alleged affair with Cunningham, casting a shadow over the organization's integrity.

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A lawsuit filed against the WNBA on May 13 exposes troubling allegations of workplace discrimination and misconduct involving Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein and player Sophie Cunningham. Former director Gene Traylor claims he faced retaliation for reporting damaging rumors about Bartelstein's alleged affair with Cunningham, casting a shadow over the organization's integrity.