WNBA player DiJonas Carrington ejected after striking opponent, sparks controversy with social media comments

Chicago Sky forward DiJonas Carrington was ejected during a game against the Indiana Fever after she delivered a strike to the head and neck of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham on a fast-break play. The incident led to a flagrant foul call and Carrington's removal from the contest.

After the ejection, Carrington posted on social media that the league's disciplinary action reflected "white privilege," a remark that quickly drew criticism from fans, players and league officials. The WNBA has not yet announced any further disciplinary measures related to the comment.

The incident follows previous on-court controversies involving Carrington, including a 2024 playoff foul that injured rookie Caitlin Clark and multiple flagrant-1 fouls earlier in the season. Carrington has also been involved in off-court disputes, notably a public accusation against former teammate NaLyssa Smith regarding alleged infidelity.

League spokespersons have emphasized that player safety and respect are core priorities and that any conduct violating league policies will be reviewed. The WNBA’s disciplinary committee is expected to assess both the on-court incident and the subsequent social-media remarks.

"We see that some of the policies are already going into action," Carrington said at a recent press conference, referencing broader concerns about women's and LGBTQ rights.

The situation adds to ongoing discussions about player conduct, social media use, and the role of personal statements in professional sports.