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Sophie Cunningham (30, Indiana Fever), the "sexy star" representing the U.S. Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), is embroiled in romance rumors. Affectionate photos taken at a secret birthday party have spread across ONLINE, stirring up local fans.
The U.S. New York Post Sports reported on the 16th (Korean time) that photos of Cunningham posing closely with a man on a boat are rapidly spreading via social media.
According to the report, the subject in the viral photo is Frank Adams, the head athletic trainer for the Grand Canyon University (GCU) men's basketball team. The two were seen smiling brightly on a boat at Lake Ozark in Missouri, U.S., exuding a couple-like atmosphere. The photos are believed to have been taken at a private onboard party held on the 8th to celebrate Cunningham's 30th birthday. In fact, Cunningham directly posted a photo of herself holding a birthday cake while wearing the same bikini as in the picture on her SNS, further fueling the romance rumors.
The two appear to have connected through their shared link with "Phoenix." Trainer Adams worked for six years as an assistant trainer for the NBA's Phoenix Suns before joining GCU in 2025. Cunningham also played for the Phoenix Mercury from 2019 to 2024. Both teams are led by owner Matt Ishbia, leading analysts to suggest they likely built a natural friendship through shared team facilities and networks. In fact, the two were spotted sitting side by side at a GCU basketball game in early 2026.
Local reactions to Cunningham's romance rumors have been intense. Known for her solid physique and stunning looks, she was even selected as a swimsuit model for the famous sports magazine "Sports Illustrated (SI)." Already recognized as the top sexy star representing the WNBA, U.S. local fans are showing great interest, saying, "An unexpected couple," and "It seems their connection dates back to their Phoenix days." However, neither has issued an official statement regarding these romance rumors.
Meanwhile, Cunningham is a player who moves between shooting guard and small forward. Standing at 185cm tall, she played 39 games for Indiana this season, averaging 23 minutes per game while recording 8.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. However, her starts this season have been limited to just three times.
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