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Cunningham Snubbed for All-Star 3-Point Contest, Image Blocked

7/22/2026

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Cunningham Snubbed

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was omitted from the 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest roster.
She is shooting 43.7% from three-point range (sixth among qualified players) and 48.4% overall, averaging 9.4 points in 25 games.
She hit six triples for 20 points on July 13 and averages 4.1 three-point attempts per game.
Cunningham said she would welcome a chance if selected, noting coach Stephanie White said her shooting earned her a spot.

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Cunningham Licensing Ban

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association barred its partners using Sophie Cunningham’s viral “point” image, deeming it derogatory.
The union said players can still negotiate name, image and likeness deals, so Cunningham may license the gesture independently.
The block impacts official licensees including 2K, Breaking T, New Era, Lids and Panini.
Cunningham has monetized the meme with Ring and an Adidas shoe while 300 children at July 19 camp requested photos of gesture.

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Cunningham Snubbed

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was omitted from the 2026 WNBA All-Star 3-Point Contest roster.
She is shooting 43.7% from three-point range (sixth among qualified players) and 48.4% overall, averaging 9.4 points in 25 games.
She hit six triples for 20 points on July 13 and averages 4.1 three-point attempts per game.
Cunningham said she would welcome a chance if selected, noting coach Stephanie White said her shooting earned her a spot.

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