Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham team up on a California beach for some 'much needed r&r'
The WNBA duo brushed off any criticism to soak up California sun ahead of Wednesday's Los Angeles Sparks game
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull, the two self-described Indiana Fever mermaids, teamed up on Monday on a California beach for some "much needed r&r."
If you know ball like I know ball, you know these two aren't going to miss an opportunity for a bikini day off. They're not going to be bullied out of having fun off the court by anyone.
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Professional basketball player Caitlin Clark (R) looks on with teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham from the 16th tee prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 12, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
That includes their superstar teammate Caitlin Clark. She tried and she failed to bully them. She would much rather see Sophie and Lexie focus on basketball than on tanning. But that's not how these two roll.
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They have proven they can play their part on the court while enjoying themselves off of it. So they spent one of their days off before taking on the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night at Manhattan Beach.
They got their much-needed rest and relaxation. They got some content for social media. And they worked on their tans, which will pay off in the tunnel pregame.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}That's a successful day off in my book. As I said when I questioned Clark going after these two last spring, they can do both. They ball, and they can tan. Love it or hate it, it's part of the game.
Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull get it. They're going to continue to ignore the haters on and off the roster. Why wouldn't they? It's been working.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 7: Sophie Cunningham #8 and Lexie Hull #10 of the Indiana Fever arrive to the arena before the game against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA game on August 7, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) (NBAE via Getty Images)
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The brand deals are there. They're growing the game, and they're contributing members of a 12-8 team, which is good enough to be two and a half games back of the top team in the WNBA.
Let's not forget the wise teachings of Deion Sanders, "Look good, feel good. Feel good, play good. Play good, they pay good."
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