BREAKING NEWS: DiJonai Carrington Faces PERMANENT BAN After Brutal Attack on Caitlin Clark — Fans Demand Action as WNBA Faces Growing Pressure to Protect Its Star June 25, 2025 – by cheaunratana – Leave a Comment A growing storm is brewing in the WNBA as Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington faces mounting criticism—and possible disciplinary action—after yet another controversial, hard foul involving Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. What began as a tense rivalry on the court has now escalated into a national conversation about sportsmanship, player safety, and whether the league is doing enough to protect its most valuable new star. The latest incident, captured on live broadcast and replayed countless times on social media, shows Carrington making hard, arguably unnecessary contact with Clark during a third-quarter possession. Though officials ruled it a common foul, fans, analysts, and even former players are calling for further review—and possible suspension. For many, this wasn’t just an aggressive defensive play. It felt personal. A Repeat Pattern or Just Tough Defense? This is not the first time Carrington’s name has been linked to physical, eyebrow-raising moments on the court. Just weeks earlier, during a previous matchup against the Indiana Fever, Carrington drew attention for what appeared to be excessive body contact with Clark off the ball—bumping her during screens, crowding her on inbounds plays, and delivering intense post-whistle stares. While some defenders chalk it up to hard-nosed basketball, others are seeing a pattern—and they’re not happy about it. “She’s targeting Clark,” said ESPN analyst Monica McNutt. “That’s what it looks like. And when you see this happen again and again, it stops being incidental.” The WNBA has yet to release an official statement on the latest play, but according to league insiders, a review process may already be underway. Social Media Backlash: “Enough is Enough” The reaction online was swift—and fierce. #ProtectCaitlinClark trended within an hour of the clip going viral. Fans flooded Twitter/X, Instagram, and Reddit with slowed-down footage of the collision, breaking down the moment frame by frame. Many called for Carrington to be fined, suspended, or even banned if similar behavior continues. “She’s not playing basketball. She’s sending a message,” one user posted. “And the league is just letting it happen.” Others compared the situation to past instances in men’s sports where rookies were aggressively “welcomed” by veterans—a concept some say crosses the line when it threatens health and safety. “Caitlin Clark is bringing millions of new eyes to this league,” wrote a WNBA season ticket holder in a now-viral thread. “And this is what they’re seeing? Petty, dangerous plays that go unchecked?” Carrington Responds: “Tough Defense Isn’t a Crime” DiJonai Carrington, for her part, hasn’t stayed silent. Hours after the clip went viral, she posted a series of cryptic but clearly pointed tweets. “Y’all want her to play in bubble wrap or what??” “I play the same defense on everyone. Keep crying.” The posts received thousands of responses—some in support of Carrington’s physical style of play, others accusing her of deflecting responsibility. In a brief locker room interview the following day, Carrington elaborated: “Look, I respect every player I go up against. But I’m not gonna roll over because someone’s on magazine covers. If anything, that just makes me compete harder.” Still, her tone—and the nature of the play—has only poured gasoline on the fire. Caitlin Clark: Staying Silent, Playing On Throughout the controversy, Caitlin Clark has remained characteristically quiet. After the game, she brushed off questions about the foul, saying only: “It’s part of the game. I’m fine. We’re focused on winning.” It’s a line Clark has repeated often throughout her turbulent rookie season—a season marked by both enormous fanfare and persistent physical targeting. In previous weeks, she’s taken elbows, hard screens, and borderline flagrant contact from multiple defenders. While some argue it’s part of a “welcome to the league” mentality, others believe Clark is being held to a different standard—one that borders on punitive. “She’s not complaining,” said Fever head coach Christie Sides. “But I will. Because it’s starting to cross the line. And eventually, someone’s going to get hurt.” WNBA Officials Under Pressure As tensions rise, attention is now turning to league leadership. Critics say the WNBA has been too slow to respond to escalating physicality around Clark, especially given her outsized role in driving ticket sales, broadcast ratings, and media visibility. Clark’s impact on the league is undeniable. Games featuring the Indiana Fever consistently top viewership charts. Fever merchandise, particularly Clark jerseys, has sold out multiple times across retail platforms. And social media engagement around the team has exploded—largely because of her. “She is the economic engine of the WNBA right now,” said sports economist Angela Maddox. “So the idea that she’s being exposed to unnecessary risk isn’t just bad optics. It’s bad business.” The league faces a difficult balance: protect its most marketable stars while maintaining the competitive, physical nature that defines professional basketball. But with each new viral hit, that balance is becoming harder to maintain. Veteran Voices Weigh In Former WNBA players have begun weighing in—and not all are in agreement. Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes tweeted: “Caitlin’s tough. But this isn’t about toughness. It’s about targeted play that’s not being addressed. We’ve got to do better.” Others, like former Sparks guard Cappie Pondexter, pushed back: “Y’all soft. This is pro basketball. Clark’s gotta learn to handle the heat.” Still, most agree the league needs to take a clear stance—soon. What’s Next for Carrington? The WNBA has a range of disciplinary tools at its disposal, from fines to suspensions to full conduct reviews. But permanent bans are extremely rare and typically reserved for repeat violations involving off-court conduct. That said, if Carrington’s pattern of contact continues, especially under the scrutiny of national broadcast crews and league executives, further discipline is not out of the question. And while some fans may find the talk of a “ban” hyperbolic, others say the league must draw the line before things escalate further. “This is a warning shot,” said longtime WNBA reporter Cheryl Nichols. “If they don’t act now, they’re setting a precedent. One that could hurt the league in the long run.” Final Thoughts: This Is Bigger Than One Foul At its core, this controversy isn’t just about DiJonai Carrington or Caitlin Clark. It’s about what kind of league the WNBA wants to be—and how it protects both its integrity and its future. Carrington may see herself as playing hard defense. Clark may not want to make a fuss. But the public sees something else: a repeated pattern, a rising star absorbing hit after hit, and a governing body hesitant to respond.

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