# Controversies involving DiJonai Carrington

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversies-involving-dijonai-carrington
> Updated: 2026-08-14T03:28:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

WNBA player DiJonai Carrington has been at the center of several public controversies involving both personal and professional conduct.

In late July, Carrington made social media allegations regarding the personal life of former teammate NaLyssa Smith, claiming Smith had been unfaithful with other WNBA players. Smith denied the allegations during a livestream, questioning the timing of the claims.

By mid-August, scrutiny shifted toward Carrington’s on-court behavior. Following a game against the Golden State Valkyries, Carrington faced criticism for physical contact with players Cecilia Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes. These incidents followed a previous controversial flagrant foul against Sophie Cunningham. The physical play drew public condemnation from Martina Navratilova, who described Carrington as ‘nasty’ on social media.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: DiJonai Carrington faces scrutiny after physical plays in WNBA game

WNBA player DiJonai Carrington faces criticism after multiple physical incidents involving Golden State Valkyries players, following a recent controversial foul on Sophie Cunningham.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dijonai-carrington-faces-scrutiny-after-physical-plays-in-wnba-game

### 2026-07-28: DiJonai Carrington Accuses NaLyssa Smith of Cheating in WNBA

DiJonai Carrington accused ex NaLyssa Smith of cheating with WNBA players, naming Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye; Smith denied the claims in a livestream, sparking fan debate after All‑Star Weekend.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wnba-grapples-with-rising-oncourt-and-offcourt-controversies-in-2024

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