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Carrington’s ejection follows “White Privilege” post against Fever

8/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

DiJonai Carrington was ejected after a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham and posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on Threads tagging the Fever.
The Fever won 90-86 after the foul left Cunningham with a bloody mouth.
Carrington returned Monday night to play against the Seattle Storm.
She hit Cecilia Zandalasini in the eye and Tiffany Hayes in the face during Chicago’s 91-71 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.

History

Historical Context

After the 2004 NBA “Malice at the Palace”—where Ron Artest received a 73-game suspension and the league imposed $5 million fines—the NBA tightened security and alcohol rules. A similar 2008 WNBA Sparks–Shock fight at the same arena reinforced concerns about player conduct. Those precedents shape today’s intensified WNBA disciplinary and social-media policies.

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Story summary

DiJonai Carrington was ejected after a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham and posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on Threads tagging the Fever.
The Fever won 90-86 after the foul left Cunningham with a bloody mouth.
Carrington returned Monday night to play against the Seattle Storm.
She hit Cecilia Zandalasini in the eye and Tiffany Hayes in the face during Chicago’s 91-71 loss to the Golden State Valkyries.

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