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Brennan’s Book Excerpts Resurface 2024 WNBA Playoff Confrontation

The excerpt reignites scrutiny of journalistic conduct following Bonner’s 2024 confrontation with Brennan during the playoffs.

Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith looks on before Game 2 of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun.
September 22, 2024: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) handles the ball while defended by Connecticut Sun guard/forward DiJonai Carrington (21) during game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Erica Denhoff/CSM (Credit Image: © Erica Denhoff/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)
DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Connecticut Sun looks on during the game against the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs on September 22, 2024.
On Her Game

Overview

  • CNN published passages on July 6 revealing DeWanna Bonner approached Christine Brennan four times courtside during the Sept. 24, 2024 Sun-Fever off day.
  • Brennan’s memoir recounts her questioning of DiJonai Carrington about an on-court eye poke of Caitlin Clark and her laughter with Marina Mabrey afterward, which fueled social media debate.
  • The WNBA Players Association condemned the interview as baiting and unprofessional, while USA Today defended Brennan’s reputation as an advocate for women and athletes.
  • Carrington accused Brennan and other reporters of disparaging NaLyssa Smith before Game 2, underscoring persistent tensions between players and the media.
  • Carrington has since been traded to the Wings, Bonner remains a free agent after nine games with the Fever, and the book excerpt has renewed league-wide debate over interview ethics.