Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark (Photo By Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)
Caitlin Clark may be a WNBA star, but Sophie Cunningham says she’s really just a big goof. On the Old Man and the Three podcast, Cunningham shared that spending time with Clark feels less like being with a celebrity and more like looking after a younger cousin.

Cunningham has no problem roasting Clark, whether it’s her outfit choices or her habit of acting like the team’s resident kid. She even joked, “Dude, you’re a dweeb. You’re the biggest dork I’ve probably ever met, and just somehow you know how to shoot from far out.”

The playful back-and-forth has turned into one of the league’s more entertaining friendships.

Cunningham And Clark’s Cousin-Like Bond

Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham (Photo By Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Both Clark and Cunningham spent much of the 2025 season battling injuries. Clark dealt with quad and groin problems, plus a bone bruise in her ankle. Cunningham tore her right MCL. That left the Fever duo on the bench as much as the floor, sharing only 11 games together. But the downtime sparked a bond that Cunningham now calls family-like.

“She loves hard, but at the end of the day she’s like one of my little cousins,” Cunningham said. “She’s just a big kid.”

The off-court chemistry doesn’t erase Cunningham’s respect for Clark’s game. Even during a rocky rookie campaign, she marveled at Clark’s ability to stay three steps ahead of defenses.

“It was really cool to kind of see how her brain works when you’re in the fight with her,” Cunningham explained. “There’s just some things you can’t teach. And she has a lot of those things.”

Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, managed only 13 appearances in a season cut short by repeated setbacks. Cunningham noted that the shooting struggles were expected given the circumstances.

“You’re never just going to always be on up here,” she said, pointing out that Clark still found ways to elevate teammates even when her shots weren’t falling.

It’s not the first time Cunningham has shown she isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Just recently, she made comment about Angel Reese and the state of the Chicago Sky locker room

Clark might find the teasing a little tough sometimes, but Cunningham’s mix of honesty and care helps keep her grounded. And if it’s up to Cunningham, Clark won’t be getting an easy pass for her ego anytime soon.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.