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Suns Owner Faces Lawsuit Amid Affair Allegations

5/24/2025

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Mat Ishbia's ownership of the Suns and Mercury is under fire as former director Gene Traylor files a lawsuit accusing the organization of racial discrimination and safety negligence. The drama intensifies with claims that Suns CEO Josh Bartlestein had an affair with ex-player Sophie Cunningham, who vehemently denies the allegations, labeling them as false and morally reprehensible.

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Mat Ishbia's ownership of the Suns and Mercury is under fire as former director Gene Traylor files a lawsuit accusing the organization of racial discrimination and safety negligence. The drama intensifies with claims that Suns CEO Josh Bartlestein had an affair with ex-player Sophie Cunningham, who vehemently denies the allegations, labeling them as false and morally reprehensible.