A recent incident in a game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever has sparked discussion. DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was involved in a play where she hit Sophie Cunningham in the head and neck, resulting in a Flagrant 2 foul and her ejection from the game. The foul occurred during a fast-break layup, and the referee cited windup, impact, and follow-through as reasons for the upgrade.

Carrington later posted a message on social media that has been interpreted in different ways. Carrington has since clarified that she never claimed the foul assessment was related to white privilege, despite initial speculation. For further details on the incident and Carrington's response, readers can refer to the original report.