Overview
- DiJonai Carrington was ruled for a Flagrant 2 after a replay showed wind‑up, impact and follow‑through on a clothesline that knocked Sophie Cunningham to the court during Saturday’s game at the United Center.
- After she was ejected, Carrington posted the words “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on Threads and tagged the Indiana Fever from the locker room, a message that has been widely circulated and criticized online.
- Cunningham told reporters the play was not about race, noted she was ejected for a similar action last season and said she expects the league to address the matter.
- Fever coach Stephanie White said the ejection was the correct call while defending Carrington’s competitive style, and referee Maj Forsberg said Cunningham’s on‑court reaction was judged acceptable.
- The foul and Carrington’s post have produced strong reactions from commentators, players and public figures, no additional WNBA discipline has been announced publicly, and the episode increases the likelihood of further league review and sustained public debate given Cunningham’s recent controversy over transgender eligibility.