Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington returns to play after ejection and social media controversy
DiJonai Carrington, who was ejected for a flagrant foul and posted a brief "White privilege" message online, suited up for the Chicago Sky against the Seattle Storm on Monday as the league has not announced any disciplinary action.
Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington was back on the court on Monday night, playing against the Seattle Storm after being ejected from the previous weekend's game with the Indiana Fever. The ejection followed a flagrant-2 foul in which Carrington struck Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the face during a breakaway play, prompting officials to remove her from the contest.
After the incident, Carrington posted the phrase "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on her Threads account, tagging the Fever organization but offering no further explanation. The league has not released any statement regarding additional discipline, allowing her to rejoin the Sky lineup with 5:21 remaining in the first quarter.
Cunningham, who has been involved in ongoing debates over transgender participation in women's sports, confronted Carrington on the court before teammates intervened. The foul and subsequent social-media posts have drawn attention to the broader political discussions surrounding the WNBA.
In response to criticism from former NFL player Emmanuel Acho, Carrington wrote on X that she never claimed the foul assessment was "white privilege" and defended her understanding of the term, noting her education on the subject.
Carrington, now in her sixth WNBA season and first with Chicago, is averaging 9.8 points and 2.2 rebounds over five games. The Sky continue to evaluate her role amid the controversy surrounding her aggressive style of play.