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Carrington's Costly Week: Fines Mount for Chicago Star
13 Aug
Summary
- DiJonai Carrington received a technical foul on Wednesday, adding to fines this week.
- A previous Flagrant 2 foul resulted in an ejection and a $1,000 fine.
- Carrington must balance physicality with avoiding further costly penalties.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has incurred further penalties from WNBA officials this week. On Wednesday, Carrington received a technical foul for arguing a no-call, resulting in a $500 fine. This incident occurred just four days after she was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul against Sophie Cunningham.
That previous foul led to an immediate ejection and a $1,000 fine, and accumulated two flagrant points. Carrington is now two points away from a one-game suspension related to flagrant fouls. While the technical foul does not contribute to flagrant point accumulation, it adds to the player's escalating fines and the need for disciplined play.
Carrington is known for her intense and physical style, which is vital for the Sky's defense. However, with only 10 games remaining in the season, the team requires her presence on the court. Further costly penalties, particularly dangerous plays, could result in suspensions, jeopardizing Chicago's playoff push.
