WNBA Fines Carrington $1,000 for Flagrant 2 Foul on Cunningham

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a game against the Indiana Fever on August 8, 2026, after committing a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham, an incident that sparked a broader controversy when Carrington later posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media. The WNBA has not announced any additional discipline for Carrington beyond the ejection and a $1,000 fine.

The incident occurred late in the first quarter at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, with the Fever trailing 18-17. After a loose ball was recovered by Indiana's Monique Billings, she passed ahead to Cunningham for a fast-break layup. As Cunningham went up for the shot, Carrington pursued from behind and made contact with her left arm, striking Cunningham across the face and neck. The force of the blow sent Cunningham to the floor, though she still made the basket. Officials reviewed the play and upgraded the initial foul to a Flagrant 2, defined as unnecessary and excessive contact, resulting in Carrington's automatic ejection.

Following the foul, Cunningham confronted Carrington, and teammates intervened to separate them. Carrington was seen grinning as she left the court. The incident escalated further when...