Fan removed from courtside after DiJonai Carrington's complaint during Sky game
During a Chicago Sky match at San Francisco's Chase Center, DiJonai Carrington asked officials to address a courtside fan, who was escorted out and later allowed back.
While the Chicago Sky faced the Valkyries at San Francisco's Chase Center, DiJonai Carrington raised a concern about a courtside spectator during the fourth quarter. Arena officials halted play, and security escorted the fan away, later permitting his return after issuing a warning. Sky representatives declined to elaborate beyond confirming the warning.
The game resumed with under nine minutes left, and the Sky, holding the league's second-best record, extended their winning streak to five games with a 91-71 triumph. Carrington contributed three points, three rebounds and three turnovers in 24 minutes of action. The incident follows Carrington's recent ejection and controversial social-media post after a prior game.
Why it matters
It highlights how player safety and fan conduct are managed during live WNBA games.
How this story developed
- Jul 30 WNBA media pushes basketball focus as political debates dominate the league
- Aug 7 Former Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom announced his intention to join the 2027 WNBA Draft, citing recent comments by Sophie Cunningham on transgender athletes.
- Aug 8 DiJonai Carrington was thrown out of a Chicago Sky game for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham and later posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media.
- Aug 9 A Seattle game brought the conflict between political activism and calls for a basketball‑only focus into sharp relief.
- Aug 10 The league announced it will review Carrington for possible further sanctions.
- Aug 12 Both Kanter Freedom and White have formally declared for the 2027 WNBA draft, intensifying league‑wide debates over transgender athlete inclusion.
- Aug 12 Clay Travis announced two $10 million bets targeting the WNBA’s approach to transgender athletes.
- Aug 12 Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he would file assault charges if a player repeats the hard foul in Florida.
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