Over the weekend, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington ignited a flurry of conversation and outrage after her hard foul against Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, which led to her ejection. The incident spread so much that even the Florida Attorney General weighed in.

Jones hadn't picked up a regular-season technical foul since May 27, 2025, during a matchup with the Golden State Valkyries. She had two technical fouls during the 2025 season, both in May. The Liberty center has averaged two technical fouls per season since 2023.

For better or worse, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been the most-talked-about player in the WNBA in recent weeks. That hasn't always sat well

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks over her comments pushing back on transgender athletes in women’s sports.

Ratings have soared since "the Caitlin Clark effect" introduced a new audience, but a constant cycle of tension is wearing down fans.