Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected Saturday after her hard foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was upgraded to a flagrant 2, then took to social media to post “WHITE PRIVILEGE” while tagging the Fever.
The play occurred during the Fever’s game against the Sky at the United Center. Video circulating online showed Carrington delivering a forceful foul that appeared to catch Cunningham in the head or upper body area. Officials reviewed the contact and ruled it a flagrant 2, resulting in Carrington’s automatic ejection.
Cunningham reacted strongly on the court afterward. Shortly after leaving the game, Carrington posted on Threads: “WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever.” The post quickly drew significant attention and replies.
The incident adds another flashpoint to ongoing physical and verbal tensions that have marked several Fever games this season, particularly involving Cunningham. The veteran has repeatedly defended teammate Caitlin Clark and spoken critically about officiating and physical play directed at Indiana players. Carrington, a defensive-minded guard who previously played for the Connecticut Sun and other teams before joining the Sky, has been involved in prior high-profile physical sequences in the league.
WNBA rules call for automatic ejection on a flagrant 2 foul. The league routinely reviews such plays for possible additional discipline, including fines or suspensions. No further league statement was immediately available.
Another look at the foul by DiJonai Carrington on Sophie Cunningham.
It was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 on review.pic.twitter.com/UVCDEAeKLH
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The Fever entered the matchup with a strong Eastern Conference standing while the Sky have struggled for consistency this season. Physical play and postgame or social-media exchanges have frequently accompanied meetings involving Indiana in recent seasons.
Cunningham has emerged as one of the league’s most outspoken figures. She drew national attention in June with a prolonged, wordless finger-point at Phoenix’s DeWanna Bonner while defending teammate Caitlin Clark, a moment that became a viral meme. She has repeatedly criticized officiating and accused opponents and the league of targeting Clark with physical play. More recently, Cunningham’s comments opposing the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports — saying she wants to “protect young girls” who “shouldn’t have to go against biological men” — sparked protests outside arenas, a statement from the players’ union denouncing hate toward the transgender community, and the suspension of a Seattle Storm co-owner after a confrontation with Cunningham supporters.
Carrington, meanwhile, has faced her own off-court scrutiny. In late July during All-Star weekend, she publicly accused her former partner, Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith, of cheating on her with multiple WNBA players, including Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye. Smith responded on a livestream, questioning why the year-old relationship issues were being aired publicly and declining to confirm or deny the claims. The exchange dominated social media discussion for days. Carrington has also been involved in previous physical sequences around Clark and has previously commented publicly on race and privilege.
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