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Sophie Cunningham Tells Angel Reese to Move On After Viral Dunk Repost

The WNBA guard’s podcast jab shows how a single Instagram post can spill from social media into playoff crowds.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream poses for a portrait during WNBA Media Day at Gateway Center Arena on May 4, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. The Sky traded Reese to Atlanta in April, Image 2 shows Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dribbles the ball against Orlando Magic center-forward Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the second quarter during Game 6 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center on May 1, Image 3 shows A young woman with long blonde hair and a light-colored t-shirt

Overview

  • Cunningham criticized Reese on her Show Me Something podcast, saying Reese should move on and focus on her current boyfriend.
  • Reese had reposted a clip of Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. dunking on Detroit’s Jalen Duren during their first-round series, and the post went viral.
  • The storyline reached the arena when Pistons fans chanted Angel Reese at Carter during Detroit’s Game 7 win that ended Orlando’s season.
  • Carter publicly acknowledged dating Reese in November 2025, while past rumors linking Reese and Duren in 2024 have not been confirmed.
  • Reese has not responded publicly to Cunningham’s remarks or the Game 7 chants, highlighting how athlete posts can quickly shape fan behavior across leagues.