Sophie Cunningham has been hit with a notable diease.

Free agent guard Sophie Cunningham certainly knows how to turn heads during the WNBA offseason. This is not exactly the way she wanted to do that.

This week, she had social media buzzing over what she said on Instagram. Cunningham is rehabbing a season-ending torn MCL that she suffered during the 2025 season. Amid that, she posted a selfie of herself and wrote, “Excited to share some stuff with you guys towards the end of the month.”

She did not allude to what it was. We may have found out what it pertains to through a podcast appearance. During an appearance on her “Show Me Something” podcast, the WNBA star addressed rumors about her lip.

The 29-year-old told her co-host, West Wilson, that she has herpes. Not that type of herpes, but the cold sore version. Cunningham used someone’s ChapStick at the Sophie Cunningham Classic, her basketball showcase.

That will be the last time she ever uses someone else’s Chapstick again.

Sophie Cunningham Is Still Looking For Her Next Team In 2026

Sophie Cunningham (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
The Indiana Fever face a key decision on reuniting Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham in WNBA free agency. Cunningham’s arrival was met with excitement. It was even more so when she became her bodyguard. Their season together, however, was hampered by injuries that prevented fans from seeing their full potential.

Cunningham played in 30 games, averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1 steal per game, before a right knee MCL tear ended her season. Now Cunningham is a free agent. Her one-year contract with Indiana has expired.

That leaves fans to speculate whether Cunningham will return to Indiana to rejoin Clark. The injuries still had this team one game from making the Finals. Adding her back could get this team on another run.

On the court, Sophie Cunningham’s shooting efficiency and energy were important to the team. Off the court, her friendship with Clark resonates with teammates and fans.

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.