The Phoenix Suns issued a scathing denial on Tuesday in response to a claim that CEO Josh Bartelstein had an affair with former Mercury player Sophie Cunningham.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham released a statement denying the allegations that she had an affair with Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein.

Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham has denied accusations that she was involved in an affair with a Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein. Cunningham released a statement on social media Wednesday that also called out the media for helping spread the rumor.